After extubation, patients are at high risk for silent aspiration (Brodsky et al., 2017; Marvin et al., 2018; McIntyre et al., 2021; Scheel et al., 2015). However, a swallow study is not always practical or possible. The SLP is responsible for determining when one is needed and if oral (PO) intake can be started without […]

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