Tracheostomy and Swallowing" Pediatrics to Adult

Want to hear the essentials about trachs from an expert? Learn about the unique challenges faced by the tracheostomized child and adult in relation to swallowing. Focus on how the “plumbing” of the swallow can be altered by a tracheotomy. Consider clinical and instrumental assessment, speaking valve use, & a variety of interventions to provide appropriate, safe and effective means to oral nutrition. You will experience a hands-on learning experience with tracheostomy tubes, and speaking valves. Videos and case studies. This seminar has been sold out every year! “The hands-on with tubes and problem-solving were immediately applicable. Now I feel like I can manage trachs!” said an attendee.

Learning Outcomes:
• Describe the anatomy & physiology of a child and adult with a tracheotomy
• Discuss changes that a tracheostomy tube imposes on normal swallow function
• Demonstrate ability to assess complex swallow dysfunctions in this population
• Identify intervention techniques to optimize normalization of swallowing function after trach
• Identify and manipulate various tracheostomy tube components and speaking valves