[Dysphagia] Dysphagia Digest, Vol 39, Issue 31

[pressmah at sjhmc.org (Pressman, Hilda)]

There is an excellent article in the current Dysphagia Journal exploring the use of vital stim.  The research was done at NIH.  Hilda Pressman

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I am curious to know if these successful experiences are intra- or extra-
muscular.  This may be helpful in building a greater understanding of such a
new procedure in the field.

Thank you,

Rachelle Brandt, B.S.
Graduate Clinician
Lamar University, Beaumont, TX
RainbowKrum at gmail.com


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> Regarding your question on e-stim. I have been vital stim certified since
> May 2004. I work in a rehab hospital setting both inpatient and outpatient.
> I have seen excellent results using the vital stim with all types of
> patients. I would definitely recommend sending your patient to a vital stim
> certifed therapist.
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> Sherri Repsher, MS, CCC-SLP/L
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> Subject: Re: [Dysphagia] Reply to e-stim in Canada
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> What is the primary medical diagnosis you have noticed the most success
> with when using vital stim?
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> We are using vital stim in our facility and I have only been somewhat
> impressed.  Can I ask the people who are using it.......
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> what is your
> protocol?
> How long are you performing intense treatment at 5 days per
> week before you do a follow up MBSS?
> How many treatment sessions is it taking before you see results?
> Are you conducting any research based on your findings?
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> I would be very curious to hear how everyone is doing with this?
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> Thanks in advance!!!
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> Teri Szmansky, MA CCC-SLP
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> Subject: [Dysphagia] POSITION AVAILABLE:  Medical Speech Pathologist,
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> Medical Speech Pathologist at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center
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