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As you may now, placement of a nasogastric or percutaneous gastrostomy tube does not always prevent aspiration. In fact, many patients continue to aspirate when NG and PEG tubes are placed. Aspiration can occur from bacteria in the patient’s oral cavity or from reflux of the tube feeding. Chronically, critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation… read more
Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) is becoming a more popular major and more and more students are becoming interested in this growing field. Getting into masters programs are much more competitive now than ever. Students should understand the background required to enter the masters programs. However, different programs require different undergraduate experiences. If you are interested in… read more
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes have increased in usage to provide patients with nutrition. However, PEG tubes have not shown to benefit patients with advanced dementia. PEGs have not shown to improve nutrition, improve survival, reduce pressure sore risk, reduce pneumonia rates, improve quality of life or reduce aspiration (Finucane T, Christmas C, &Travis, K.,… read more
What is VitalStim? VitalStim Therapy is a dysphagia treatment that uses Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation to the swallowing muscles. Current is applied to the neck region, with the expectation that muscle function during swallowing will be enhanced. The use of VitalStim is FDA approved and must be used in conjunction with convetional swallow exercises. You must… read more
Sample Stuttering Treatment Goals Goals for Targeting Increased Knowledge of Stuttering Johnny will increase his knowledge about stuttering by passing 3 quizzes on basic stuttering facts. Johnny will educate 2 friends about his stuttering treatment techniques. Johnny will give a presentation to his family members, peers, or teachers on stuttering. … read more
Play is often used during therapy for children to help keep them engaged in the activitiy. Here is a list of articulation games to help improve your therapy! Games with Articulation Cards: HIDE & SEEK: Clinician hides the articulation cards around the therapy room. When the client finds them, he says the word on the card… read more
“SUPERVISION is a process that consists of a variety of patterns of behavior, the appropriateness of which depends upon the needs, competencies, expectations and philosophies of the supervisor and the supervisee and the specifics of the situation (task, client, setting,and other variables).” (McCrea, E & Braseur, J, 2003) The goal is to enhance the skills and knowledge of the… read more
More and more speech pathologists are using apps to improve communication and therapy. These applications are revolutionizing the field of speech-language pathology. They can be used on the Iphone, Ipad or Droid phone. Applications have a variety of usage from articulation therapy with children, to communication for individuals with autism to therapy for individuals with… read more
U.S. News and World report has ranked the top Speech-Language Pathology Schools. The schools were last ranked in 2008. ”Rankings are based solely on the results of peer assessment surveys sent to deans, other administrators, and/or faculty at accredited degree programs or schools in each discipline.” Score #1 University of IowaIowa City, IA 4.6 #2… read more
Blom Tracheostomy Tube The Blom Tracheostomy Tube is a revolutionary tracheostomy tube that allows adult ventilator dependent patients the ability to speak, regardless of cuff status. Patients are able to speak with a clear voice, with the cuff inflated. This is different from the Passy-Muir Speaking Valve (PMV). The PMV requires full cuff deflation and… read more
