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This course delves into the upper airway's vital roles in secretion management, humidification, and filtration. For patients with tracheostomy tubes, these functions are bypassed, leading to unique challenges. The use of Heat and Moisture Exchangers (HMEs) and filters to enhance pulmonary function and patient outcomes will be explored.

Pediatric patients with tracheostomies differ significantly from their adult counterparts. This course reviews the differences between pediatric and adult upper airway anatomy and physiology. It explores the indications for pediatric tracheostomy and common diagnoses requiring placement. Importance of artificial humidification, daily cares, and the pediatric tracheostomy tube will be discussed.

This webinar is now available on-demand for 0.1 ASHA CEUs.

This course will discuss new evidence highlighting the use of an optimal day-and-night heat and moisture exchanger (HME) regimen for the total laryngectomy. New research examines changes to pulmonary health and related symptoms with use of new generation HMEs. Specific clinical outcomes will be discussed.

This webinar takes a closer look at how diameter and airflow characteristics of a voice prosthesis (VP) influence voice quality for people using tracheoesophageal voice following total laryngectomy; various patient scenarios will also be discussed. The speakers will further discuss the airflow characteristics of specific VPs and clinical evidence that demonstrate enhanced voicing characteristics.

Healthy peristomal skin is the foundation for optimal use of adhesives after laryngectomy, facilitating successful pulmonary rehabilitation. This webinar will include an introduction to skin health including the structure and function of skin, research to identify challenges laryngectomy patients face and strategies to promote successful use of adhesives from experts in dermatology and laryngectomy.

Webinar and Panel discussion exploring the practice of Above Cuff Vocalization (ACV).