One Way Speaking Valve Considerations for Return to Swallowing

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Population:

Adult

Discipline:

SLP

Diagnosis:

Dysphagia

References:

Prigent, H., Lejaille, M., Terzi, N., Annane, D., Figere, M., Orlikowski, D., & Lofaso, F. (2011). Effect of a tracheostomy speaking valve on breathing–swallowing interaction. Intensive Care Medicine, 38(1), 85–90.
Gross R.D., Mahlmann J., Grayhack, J.P. (2003). Physiologic effects of open and closed tracheostomy tubes on the pharyngeal swallow. Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology. 2003;112(2):143-152.
Pisegna, J.M., & Langmore, S.E. (2018). The ice chip protocol: a description of the protocol and case reports. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interests Groups 13, 3(1), 28-46.

This handout explains the benefits of wearing a one-way speaking valve while swallowing and a list of considerations if a person does not tolerate a valve but voices a desire to eat and drink by mouth.

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