The SLP Role in the Rehab of COVID19

This truly is not that new, it is actually what we do!

The COVID19 virus moves down the respiratory tract, through the mouth, nose, throat, and lungs. The lower airway has more ACE2 receptors than the rest of the respiratory tract, therefore COVID-19 is more likely to go deeper than more common viruses like the common cold. Speech-language pathologists who work with people with dysphagia need to be ready! We are entering a new era and increased area specialty of iatrogenic dysphagia. This is difficulty swallowing caused by a medical treatment or treatments, such as prolonged intubation and/or traumatic intubation.

       Consultants in Dysphagia Evaluation and Management www.dysphagiadiagnostex.com 817-514-MBS1 or 1-888-514-MBS1 2921 Brown Trail # 110 Bedford, Texas 76021 Modified Barium Swallow Study Notification for NURSING                                                                is scheduled for a Modified Barium Swallow Study (MBSS) on________/________/_______ at _____:_____ am/pm   In order for the procedure to run smoothly for our patient, […]