MANAGING SPEECH AND SWALLOWING WITH TRACH/VENTILATOR DEPENDENCE

Course overview

This workshop will provide SLPs with important information to understand, assess, and manage speech and swallowing challenges with adult patients who have tracheostomy tubes and/or use ventilators for respiratory support. Dr. Lemoncello will present in a dynamic format with hands-on demonstrations with tracheostomy tubes, ventilator circuits, and speaking valve placement. An adult living with a tracheostomy tube who uses a speaking valve and nighttime ventilator will also share her experiences and tips for SLPs working with this population. Objective Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: describe anatomy and physiology of breathing, coughing, speech, and swallowing identify parts and features of four major brands of tracheostomy tubes describe major ventilator modes and settings with impact on speech and swallowing define the impact of a tracheostomy tube on airflow and pressures for speech and swallowing identify three communication options for someone with a tracheostomy tube describe the dysphagia evaluation for an adult with a tracheostomy tube identify three swallowing maneuvers and strategies appropriate for adults with tracheostomy tubes Additional Information This course is offered for 0.7 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level, Professional Area) Course Timeline: 45 minutes: Typical speech production and airflow 45 minutes: Typical swallowing, airflow, and pressures 60 minutes: Tracheostomy tubes, parts, and features (hands-on) 45 minutes: Overview of ventilators, settings, and alarms 45 minutes: Examples 45 minutes: Impact of tracheostomy tubes on speech & swallowing 45 minutes: Weaning/decannulation process & role of the SLP 30 minutes: Communication options 45 minutes: Swallowing management 15 minutes: Conclusion and Q&A