Pulmonary Sequelae of Aspiration and The Role for FEES
Presented by Nicole DePalma
March 1. 2025
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Members: $10
Non-Members: $60
Description
This presentation explores the identification of patients at high risk for aspiration and choking, emphasizing the serious pulmonary consequences, including aspiration pneumonia and chronic lung disease. It covers key risk factors, mechanisms of aspiration-related complications, and the impact on patient prognosis. Additionally, the presentation highlights the role of Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) as a crucial tool for assessing swallowing function, detecting aspiration, and guiding clinical management. By understanding these risks and utilizing FEES, healthcare professionals can improve early detection, prevention, and treatment strategies to enhance patient outcomes.
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Presenter
Nicole DePalma
Learner Objectives
1. Participants will identify 5 high risk patient populations for pulmonary compromise
2. Participants will identify at least 5 risks of choking
3. Participants will determine the role of flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing in managing dyshagia
Time Ordered Agenda
10:00-10:30: Overview of pulmonary consequences from aspiration
10:30-11:00: High risk patient populations and risk factors for pulmonary sequalae
11:00-11:45: Clinical Management and Role of Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing
11:45-12:00: Wrap up and Questions
About the Presenter
Nicole is the owner of NDoscopy Dysphagia Specialists, a mobile FEES (flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing) company servicing New York and New Jersey. Her areas of expertise include dysphagia management and critically complex patients including tracheostomy and mechanical ventilation in a variety of settings including acute care, long term acute, subacute, and skilled nursing. She is also a Clinical Consultant for Passy-Muir, Inc.
Financial Disclosure
- Owner, NDoscopy Dysphagia Specialists
- Consultant, Passy-Muir
- Speaker, receiving an honorarium for this webinar
Non-financial Disclosure
No non-financial relationships exist.
Satisfactory Completion Requirements for ASHA CEU’s
ASHA CEU’s will be awarded after active attendance at the entire presentation documented by log in/log out times, submission of a completed evaluation and submission of a completed assessment of learning. There is no partial credit. A link to the Assessment and Evaluation will be sent out following the program.
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