Tracheostomy Education
Patients with tracheostomy are at high risk of preventable adverse events. Join Dr. Jerry Gentile and Nicole DePalma as they delve into all things tracheostomy. Tracheostomy Education's mission is to improve the safety, care, and lives of those with tracheostomy. This podcast is for healthcare administrators or care providers such as physicians, respiratory therapists, speech-language pathologists or nurses who are interesting in learning more about tracheostomy.
Tracheostomy Education
Finding the Voice: Speaking Valves and Above the Cuff Vocalization for Tracheostomy Patients
In this episode of the Tracheostomy Education Podcast, Dr. Jerry Gentile and Nicole discuss various communication options for patients with tracheostomy tubes. They explore the anatomy of normal voicing, the importance of speaking valves, contraindications for their use, and techniques for above the cuff vocalization. The conversation also covers strategies for capping and decannulation, emphasizing the significance of airflow management in improving patient outcomes.
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