Medical Blog Writing
Medical Blog Writing
Medical Speech-Language Pathology and Dysphagia
Stay up–to–date in your evidence-based practice in the field of swallowing and swallowing disorders (dysphagia). Read, comment, and ask questions on my latest collection of blogs summarizing the latest research and hot topics.
Some of our latest blog posts
COVID-19 and Dysphagia Outcomes
COVID-19 and dysphagia outcomes are discussed here with the help of Dr. Camilla Dawson, who is a speech-language therapist (aka, speech-language pathologist) in the United Kingdom. Her team analyzed evaluation and treatment data from 720 people with prolonged hospitalizations with COVID-19. She has valuable insight into evaluation, management, barriers, additional factors that affect recovery, staffing, and more. Please read on. It is still quite applicable years after this COVID-19 surge.
5 Dysphagia Tips for Students & New Speech-Language Pathologists
Dysphagia Tips for Students & New Speech-Language Pathologists by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com As the snow melts and the first buds of spring will be coming out across the nation, graduate students who have been cramming in the data and...
High-Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC): 14 Dysphagia Guidelines
High-Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC): Dysphagia Guidelines Does it increase dysphagia & aspiration risk? by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com Introduction & Questions about High-Flow Nasal Cannula Can I feed my patient when she is on high-flow...
Evidence-based articles about dysphagia to help people with dysphagia, promote patient safety, and provide content marketing for products.
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The Proof is in the Pudding: A Tribute to Dr. Steven Leder & His Contributions to FEES
This article explored the now 30-year history of FEES, with a special focus on Dr. Leder’s work from 1997 to 2016 (references are listed chronologically to reflect history). Karen reviewed Dr. Leder’s early contributions, research regarding the benefits of FEES, some of his work with specific populations, and finally other exam considerations (i.e., the use of dyes and the need for a residue rating scale).
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