370 – Improving NG Tube Placement: What Every Med SLP Should Know About the PatCom Introducer

If you’ve ever wondered, “Wait… are we as SLPs really allowed to be in the esophagus?” — this episode is for you. Theresa brings on two MedSLP Collective favorites, Christoph Schmitz, CEO of PatCom Medical, Inc, and Laura McWilliams, med SLP + board-certified swallowing specialist + all-around powerhouse. Together, they unpack what might just be one of the most exciting innovations in med SLP care: the PatCom Introducer. Visit Patcom: https://patcommedical.com PatCom Medical is hosting upcoming courses for hands on training for the PatCom Introducer that can be found at this link: https://slp-education.com/l/alternative-feeding-and-enteral-access-and-the-patcom-introducer-live-in-person-august-3-2025-new-york-new-york/67aba77b-7fef-46b4-b7c2-3b9146f85fbe