This webinar presents 2 case studies with special needs related to tracheostomy, use of a speaking valve, and swallowing issues. The therapists illustrate the difficulties of management using video and case history review and provide detailed overview of how to design a treatment plan for special cases, including a review of considerations.
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Swallowing Management of the Tracheostomized Adult Patient – Case Studies is offered by Passy-Muir for speech-language pathologists, respiratory therapists. Topics in this listing: Professional practice.
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Listed roles: Speech-Language Pathologist
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Listed roles: Respiratory Therapist
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This webinar presents case studies with special needs related to tracheostomy, use of the bias-closed speaking valve, and swallowing issues. The therapists illustrate the difficulties of management using video and case history reviews and provide detailed overview of how to design a treatment plan for special cases, including a review of considerations.
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