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Breathe, Speak, Eat: What the SLP Needs to Know About Respiratory Failure

Breathe, Speak, Eat: What the SLP Needs to Know About Respiratory Failure
George Barnes, MS, CCC-SLP
June 30, 2023

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Respiratory disease, respiratory failure, oral intubation, effects of intubation on the larynx and the swallow, and dysphagia management are discussed in this article. 

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George Barnes, MS, CCC-SLP

George Barnes MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S is a Board Certified Specialist in swallowing and swallowing disorders and has developed an expertise in dysphagia management focusing on diagnostics and clinical decision-making in the medically complex population. George yearns to make education useful and quality care accessible. With a passion for food and a deep appreciation for the joy and connection it brings to our lives, he has dedicated his life to helping others enjoy this simple, but deep-rooted pleasure.



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