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Comprehensive Dysphagia Interventions: The Esophagus, Acid Reflux Disease, Prevention of Aspiration Pneumonia, Free Water Protocols, Oral Hygiene, Xerostomia and Meds & Dysphagia Swallowing doesn't end at the pharynx. As such, comprehensive dysphagia interventions cannot consist solely of muscle exercises, maneuvers, compensatory postures, and diet modifications. To ensure the highest quality of care is achieved, dysphagia clinicians must consider other factors that contribute to swallowing difficulties, such as esophageal abnormalities, acid reflux disease, and pharmacology.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
MS, CCC-SLP
Tom Franceschini, MS CCC-SLP, is a highly sought after speaker on the topic of Dysphagia Management, having educated thousands of Speech-Language Pathologists, Nurses and other health care professionals throughout North America and Europe. With 30 years in the field, Tom has accumulated a high level of experience in all areas of medical speech pathology and continues to pursue a special interest in the esophageal stage of the swallow, and how this impacts swallowing disabilities and voice disorders. Tom is nationally known for the role he has played in the development of the Free Water Protocol, and he routinely provides consultation to hospitals and other institutions on establishing heartburn and swallowing disorders centers, developing free water protocols and on implementing oral hygiene programs.
ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.
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| 60 min: PART I: Conflicts in Dysphagia Where have we been and where are we going? |
| 30 min: PART II: Esophageal Considerations Anatomy and Physiology of the Esophagus Role of the SLP in Esophageal Screening and Referral Guidelines Esophageal Disorders and Management Considerations |
| 4 hours 30 min: PART III: Acid Reflux Disease and Laryngeal-Pharyngeal Reflux (LPR) in Adults Etiology and Pathophysiology of Acid Reflux Disease Oral, Laryngeal, Otological and Pulmonary Symptoms of Acid Reflux Disease and LPR Screening and Assessment Radiographic Evaluation and Interpretation Developing a Plan of Care Management Options Counseling Medications Surgical Interventions |
| 60 min: PART IV: Acid Reflux Disease and LPR in Infants & Children Symptoms Asthma and Acid Reflux Disease in the Pediatric Population Referral Guidelines for Acid Reflux Disease in the Pediatric Population Management Options |
| 60 min: PART V: Predictors of Aspiration Pneumonia The Langmore et al Study of 1998 A Model for Pneumonia Risk and Prevention Study Implications and Treatment and Management |
| 75 min: PART VI: The History and Development of the Free Water Protocol Human Physiology and Water The Development of the Protocol Criteria for Use of the Free Water Protocol The Supporting Research for the Protocol |
| 60 min: PART VII: Oral Hygiene Programs Colonization of Oral Pathogens Oral Care Interventions Comprehensive Oral Care Protocol |
| 45 min: PART VIII: Xerostomia Anatomy and Saliva Production Common Signs and Symptoms of Xerostomia Management Options |
| Financial | Tom Francischini is a speaker for SpeechTherapyPD.com and received a royalty payment. |
| Nonfinancial | No relevant non financial relationship exists |