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One Way Speaking Valve Considerations for Return to Swallowing

December 31, 2023 by Ashley Zhinin.

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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Basic Cheat Sheet for the use of Passy Muir Speaking Valve with Ventilation

January 31, 2022 by Megan Berg.

Working with the ventilation population can be initially daunting as a speech-language pathologist (SLP). This material provides a basic review of types of ventilation and ventilator settings that are important to know and understand before initiating Passy Muir speaking valve (PMV) trials. Furthermore, a review of the benefits of PMV use and collaboration with a respiratory therapist is provided.

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Tracheostomy and Reasons for Cuffed versus Cuffless Tubes

January 10, 2022 by Megan Berg.

This handout provides visual and written education about why a tracheostomy would be needed. Includes information about different trach tubes that can be used.

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How Speaking Valves Work

December 25, 2021 by Megan Berg.

This handout is designed for speech-language pathologists working with patients and families with tracheostomies who want to understand how speaking valves work. The handout features basic anatomy of voice, as well as basic eligibility requirements and safety precautions.

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Considerations and Contraindications for Tracheostomy Weaning

December 23, 2021 by Megan Berg.

The decision to begin the tracheostomy weaning process is a complicated decision for the speech pathologist and the medical team. This handout provides a clinical judgement decision tree considerations, contraindications, and a guideline for the stages of the trach weaning process.

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