Trach, Vent, and Swallow: What Every Clinician Should Know

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Nicole and Jerry discuss swallowing management for patients with tracheostomies, focusing on aspiration risk and the role of speech language pathologists.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Tracheostomy Education Podcast, Nicole and Jerry discuss the critical aspects of swallowing management for patients with tracheostomies. They explore the high risk of aspiration, the role of speech language pathologists, and the impact of cuffs on swallowing safety. The conversation emphasizes the importance of proper assessment and the need for a multidisciplinary approach to care, including dietary considerations and respiratory support. Support...

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Host: Nicole DePalma

Guest: Jerry

Topics covered

• swallowing management
• tracheostomy
• aspiration risk
• multidisciplinary care
• speech therapy
• respiratory support

Keywords

• tracheostomy
• swallowing safety
• aspiration
• speech language pathology
• multidisciplinary approach
• respiratory support
• dietary considerations

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Organizations: speech language pathologists

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