Trach, Vent, and Swallow – Part 2: Innovations and Assessments in Dysphagia Management

22/07/2025 33 min Temporada 1 Episodio 20
Trach, Vent, and Swallow – Part 2: Innovations and Assessments in Dysphagia Management

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Tracheostomy Education Podcast, Nicole and Jerry discuss swallowing management for patients with tracheostomy and mechanical ventilation. They explore the increased risk of aspiration, the importance of thorough assessments by speech pathologists, and the use of instrumental assessments like FEES and modified barium swallow studies. The conversation also touches on innovations in swallowing assessment, including subglottic suctioning, and emphasizes the need for individualized care in managing swallowing disorders.Support the showhttps://tracheostomyeducation.cominstagram.com/tracheostomyeducationlinkedin.com/in/nicole-de-palma-708b16blinkedin.com/in/dr-jerry-gentile

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