#e293 Preview: Mechanical Ventilation: Understanding Settings, In-Line Speaking Valves, & Swallowing

This course is for clinicians interested in mechanical ventilation, the application of in-line speaking valves, and swallowing interventions for tracheostomized and mechanically ventilated adult patients. Those newer to this population will appreciate video demonstrations and picture examples of ventilators from our critical care unit. The presenters also discuss more advanced pulmonary topics including interpreting what ventilator settings tell us of the patient's underlying respiratory pathophysiology.

Steps for in-line speaking valve application with troubleshooting and ventilator compensation will be reviewed in detail. Collaborative conversations between SLPs and a Respiratory Therapy Adult Critical Care Specialist will further foster a deeper understanding of ventilator compensation and how to contribute appropriately during in-line speaking valve trials. Additionally, an overview of swallowing in the tracheostomized, mechanically ventilated populations will be covered.

Course is offered for 0.25 ASHA CEUs – 2.5 Contact Hours.