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[Dysphagia] Bedside Swallow Evals and Tracheostomy patients


  • Subject: [Dysphagia] Bedside Swallow Evals and Tracheostomy patients
  • From: tfix1 at cfl.rr.com (tfix1@cfl.rr.com)
  • Date: Sun Oct 8 08:59:15 2006

I work for a large acute level I trauma hospital and wanted some input 
from those with an opinion.  What are your feelings on administering 
bedside swallow evaluations on patients with acute tracheostomy tubes 
in place?  Any concerns about silent aspiration?  Baroreceptor 
dysfunction?  Decreased sensation?  Tethered larynx?  I'd be VERY 
interested in your thoughts!

Regards:

Todd R. Fix, MA CCC/SLP
Orlando Regional Medical Center
Orlando, FL 32806


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