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Free, live webinar event. This Sunday! Description: Making a differential diagnosis can take a thorough knowledge of numerous medical disorders and their potential sequelae. In this course, a unique case of a TBI survivor will be presented by Jo Puntil, who is a pioneer in ICU dysphagia management, a board certified specialist in swallowing and swallowing disorders, an ASHA Fellow, and former chair of the CFCC. This case represents challenging medical and/or cultural parameters. Audience participation is encouraged. Instructor: Jo Puntil, M.S., CCC-SLP, BCS-S, ASHA-Fellow https://gapslp.com/ https://lnkd.in/g5Qhs_tp Learner Outcomes: - State three key common pieces of information that is pertinent from a medical history that helps achieve a differential diagnosis - Discuss the incidental findings that can occur from MBS/FEES/Manometric procedures and how these assist in developing a plan of care for the patient. - Compare the outcomes and patient quality of life from the diverse dysphagia etiologies Instructor: Jo Puntil-Sheltman, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, ASHA-Fellow #slp #dysphagia #medicalSLP #continuingeducation #speechlanguagepathologist #casebasedlearning

Dehydration is common in patients with dysphagia, with a prevalence between ~44% - 75% (Reber et al., 2019). Other factors, such as aging and medical comorbidities, can further impact fluid intake. Adequate hydration is important for sustaining kidney function, nutrient transport, homeostasis, waste elimination, and various other essential bodily functions (Reber et al., 2019). Introducing thickened liquids can further exacerbate dehydration in those who are suspected to have dysphagia. Thickened liquids can lead to faster feelings of fullness and decreased fluid intake (Cicero, 2013). In fact, Vivanti et al. (2009) studied 25 patients on thickened liquids for 5 or more days, and found that none of them met their calculated hydration needs without supplemental enteral or paraenteral fluids. I am working to develop a broader, research-backed focus on the impact of dysphagia and dysphagia intervention on hydration, nutrition, and quality of life. I am trying to promote a shift in focus beyond the "tunnel vision" of dysphagia and pneumonia risk, without allowing the pendulum to swing too far to the other side. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this! How can speech pathologists help to reduce the risk of dysphagia-related aspiration pneumonia without promoting other bodily complications? #dysphagia #slp

Glad to be a guest on Jana Rieger of True Angle's podcast! https://lnkd.in/dc2mXmxH