Trach Tube Selection and Valve Use with Shane Harper, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA and Buffy Buchanan, MS, CCC-SLP
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This episode is a conversation with a speech-language pathologist and a physician’s assistance who specializes in critical care. We discuss considerations in trach tube selection for patients – how is size determined and why does it matter. This podcast also covers fenestrated vs non-fenestrated trach tubes and why early intervention in the ICU is a key consideration in patient recovery. When and how to introduce speaking valves and swallowing assessments is also discussed.
This podcast is approved for continuing education for speech-language pathologists and nursing. For more information, please go to www.passy-muir.com/podcast.
This podcast is offered for .05 ASHA CEUs (0.5 contact hours).
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