Episode 79: Dispelling Myths in Dysphagia Management with Amanda Montemayor, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS
Amanda joins Leigh Ann this episode to highlight common misconceptions regarding managing dysphagia in the adult population in the medical setting. We’re going to dispel these common practices in order to encourage critical thinking and to improve the quality of life and outcomes of patient care.
topics covered:
Introduction to topic: define terms, establish foundational knowledge
Common dysphagia misconceptions & malpractices
aspiration = PNA
cough = aspiration
penetration = thickened liquids
Critical thinking processes for dysphagia management
Tailoring education/evidence to share with colleagues/interdisciplinary team
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Regarding Three Pillars of Pneumonia: https://www.sasspllc.com/three-pillars-pneumonia/
(link to access this for free is: https://www.sasspllc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Ashford-2005-Pneumonia.-Factors.pdf)
Accuracy of cough indicating aspiration:
Laryngeal penetration during deglutition in normal subjects of various ages. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17216388
Laryngeal penetration and normal swallowing:
https://www.outreach-rehab.com/laryngeal-penetration-in-the-normal-swallow/
Differential Diagnosis:
A Dilemma in Dysphagia Management: Is Aspiration ...
Presbyphagia:
Presbyphagia Versus Dysphagia: Identifying Age-Related Changes in Swallow Function by Yvette M. McCoy and Rinki Varindani Desai
OHAT:
Amanda’s game-changing CEU courses:
"Critical Thinking in Dysphagia Management" by Dr. Ianessa Humbert (this course is no longer available in the original format, please go to STEP community for dysphagia education by Dr. Humbert).
"Dysphagia and the Older Adult: The Aging Swallow" by Angela Mansolillo (I am a Medbridge affiliate and can offer a discount when you use my promo code “SUP.”)
"MBSImP" by Dr. Bonnie Martin-Harris
I am a medical speech-language pathologist in San Antonio, Texas working full-time in the inpatient rehab setting and PRN in skilled nursing. I completed my undergraduate studies in communication sciences and disorders (CSD) from the University of Texas at Austin and M.A in CSD from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio. I enjoy working with the adult neuro population, particularly managing swallowing and swallowing disorders.
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