Virtual Advanced Complex Surgical Airway Management Case Study Series:
Recorded offerings
This five-part live webinar series will examine complex case studies and provide practical approaches for management of surgical airways in varying patient populations.
In order to earn ASHA CEUs or AARC credit for the recordings, you must watch the webinar in its entirety and complete the post-course assessment. Continuing eduation credits for the on-demand offerings are available through December 31, 2022 at 11:59 PT. You must watch the on-demand webinar and complete the assessment prior to the deadline to be eligible for continuing education credits. In order to receive CEU credit, you must be subscribed to the series.
If you have any questions about accessing the recordings, evaluations or ASHA CEUs, contact events.us@atosmedical.com.
Enhancing Communication in Trach Patients with Neurodegenerative Disease - 4.21.2022
Presented by: Annette Askren, CScD, CCC-SLP and Sarah Kiefer-Luhring, MA, CCC-SLP
Participants will gain knowledge on techniques to optimize communication in tracheostomized patients with neurodegenerative disease. Pathophysiology of speech dysfunction, considerations for treatment, methods to optimize communication, and care plans will be discussed. Case studies will be reviewed to provide practical and pragmatic guidance for intervention.
Optimizing Heat Moisture Exchanger Usage in Patients with Tracheostomies - 6.16.2022
Presented by: Meghan Kelly MS, SLP, and Rommie Barhoumeh RRT
Participants will gain knowledge on use heat and moisture exchangers (HMEs) for patients with tracheostomies. Candidacy criteria, evaluation and treatment protocols, and implementation of HMEs along the continuum of care will be discussed. Case studies will be reviewed to provide practical and pragmatic guidance for intervention.
Course materials:
- Handout
Optimizing Communication for Vent-Dependent Spinal Cord Injury Patients - 8.18.2022
Presented by: Julie Gliesing, SLP, Caitlyn Mastera, SLP and Shelby Creelman, SLP
Participants will gain knowledge on techniques to optimize verbal communication in patients post spinal cord injury who are ventilator dependent. Evaluation and treatment protocols, candidacy criteria for therapeutic interventions, and methods to achieve positive outcomes will be discussed and case studies presented.
Course materials:
- Handout
Voice Prosthesis Troubleshooting: Critical Thinking and Practical Solutions - 10.20.2022
Presented by: Trish Cavanaugh, SLP, Kathy Welden, SLP, Lisa Evangelista, SLP and Meaghan Kane-Benjamin, SLP
In this course, participants will gain knowledge on common etiologies for voice prosthesis leakage, puncture irregularities, and voicing issues. Case scenarios addressing clinical decision making and development of practical solutions will be reviewed.
Managing Complex Surgical Airways: Trials and Tribulations from Two Experts - 12.15.2022
Presented by: Christopher Brackney, DO and David Eibling, MD
This course is a real time case-based problem-solving experience with two physicians highly skilled in the management of patients with tracheostomies. Learners will be presented with case histories and follow clinical decision making for management of tracheostomy cuff pressure, tube changes, secretion management, communication options, and discharge considerations.
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