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Episode Summary

Does the thought of working with complex airways make you lose your breath?   Whether you find yourself breathless in fear or excitement, this episode has your name on it.  Dr. Lindsay Griffin joins for a second round to discuss the ins and outs of the SLP’s role in the tracheostomy and laryngectomy.  For newbies looking to get the basics of this specialized area of our field, you’ll leave with a firm foundation to answer questions like: What is the difference between a laryngectomy and a tracheostomy?;  What is a speaking valve and what does it have to do with me?; and How do I not accidentally kill my patients?  You more confident med SLP’s will leave with some great tips to level up your practice, including some powerful cautionary tales.  Tune in to learn about the details of the SLP’s process and support for laryngectomy versus tracheostomy patients,  and get some amazing guidance to get the knowledge and experience you need to get your foot into this incredibly complex clinical door.  There’s talk of pulmonary toileting, canulas, cuffs, PMV’s, and body parts that do or do not grow back- (Nerdcast always delivers a bit more than you asked for :)).   You can almost see Kate and Amy as dear in the headlight on this one-it’s classic! So hold your breath and take the plunge, it’s a good one!

Course Accommodations

The transcript for this course is provided below. You can also email us at [email protected]

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the differences between tracheostomies and laryngectomies

2. Explain the SLPs' role in management of patients with tracheostomies and laryngectomies

3. Recognize external resources for acquiring deeper knowledge of complex airway management

Resources:

Passy Muir Speaking Valves

Shiley Speaking Valve

Blom-Singer

Atos

Speaker Disclosures

Lindsay Griffin financial disclosures: Lindsay is an Assistant Professor at Emerson College. Lindsay Griffin non-financial disclosures: Lindsay is a member of ASHA, SIG 13 and the Dysphagia Research Society.

Kate Grandbois financial disclosures: Kate is the owner / founder of Grandbois Therapy + Consulting, LLC and co-founder of SLP Nerdcast.
Kate Grandbois non-financial disclosures: Kate is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children. She is also a member of the Berkshire Association for Behavior Analysis and Therapy (BABAT), MassABA, the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) and the corresponding Speech Pathology and Applied Behavior Analysis SIG. 

Amy Wonkka financial disclosures: Amy is an employee of a public school system and co-founder for SLP Nerdcast.
Amy Wonkka non-financial disclosures: Amy is a member of ASHA, SIG 12, and serves on the AAC Advisory Group for Massachusetts Advocates for Children.

Time Ordered Agenda:

15 minutes: Introduction, Disclaimers and Disclosures

15 minutes:  Review of the differences between tracheostomies and laryngectomies

15 minutes:  Review of the SLPs' role in management of patients with tracheostomies and laryngectomies

10 minutes:  Review of external resources for acquiring deeper knowledge of complex airway management

5 minutes: Summary and Closing

Disclaimer

The contents of this episode are not meant to replace clinical advice.  SLP Nerdcast, its hosts and guests do not represent or endorse specific products or procedures mentioned during our episodes unless otherwise stated.  We are NOT PhDs, but we do research our material.  We do our best to provide a thorough review and fair representation of each topic that we tackle.  That being said, it is always likely that there is an article we’ve missed, or another perspective that isn’t shared.  If you have something to add to the conversation, please email us! Wed love to hear from you!

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