Date and Time: Monday, May 11, 7:00 am Pacific (10:00 am Eastern)
Webinar Description: This presentation will provide the latest information on evaluation and treatment of swallowing disorders in high-risk ICU patients.
Learner Objectives:
Attendees will explain the mechanism of post-extubation dysphagia
Attendees will list at least three risk factors for dysphagia in the ICU
Attendees will describe dysphagia evaluation options for ICU patients
This webinar is geared towards speech-language pathologists, but open to students, patients, caregivers, and all healthcare providers.
Meet the Presenter:
Stevie Marvin, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Stevie Marvin is a speech-language pathologist in the Voice and Swallow Clinic at the University of Wisconsin Hospital. She has specialized exclusively in the evaluation and treatment of swallowing disorders for the last 12 years.
Cost: FREE. This webinar is free to all registrants given the increased demand for education on treating dysphagia in the ICU related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The NFOSD wants to thank Bracco Diagnostics for their unrestricted education grant.
No ASHA CEUs will be offered for this webinar. The webinar will be recorded to view at a later date.
Medical disclaimer. This Webinar is for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for consultation with an appropriate health care professional, as each individual’s medical situation is unique. It is important that you consult with your medical professional (e.g., physician, SLP) before implementing any course of treatment. Experiences that are new to you should be done with the help of a caregiver and when access to emergency medical care is available.
