EPISODE · Jul 22, 2025 · 33 MIN
Trach, Vent, and Swallow – Part 2: Innovations and Assessments in Dysphagia Management
from Tracheostomy Education · host Nicole DePalma
Send us Fan MailIn 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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Send us Fan Mail In 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...
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