Aspiration Pneumonia Management in Complex Cases: Beyond the Swallow
Course: #10271Level: Intermediate 1 Hour 2290 Reviews
This is Part 1 of a two-part series. How aspiration pneumonia develops, and a risk management approach that focuses not just on swallowing but on evaluating and treating the whole patient, are discussed. A multi-step system that can improve risk assessment and decision-making for patients with complex medical conditions and multiple risk factors for aspiration pneumonia is presented.
Part 2: Course 10276
On Demand
Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; Calif SLPAB/1.0; IACET/0.1; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.0; SAC/1.0
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the pathogenesis of aspiration pneumonia and its risk factors.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify ways the SLP can help manage risk factors, including and beyond traditional dysphagia treatment.
- After this course, participants will be able to describe how treating patients with medical complexity may be different from more stable patients
Course created on September 15, 2022
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-20 Minutes | Aspiration pneumonia pathogenesis and risk factors |
| 20-35 Minutes | Risk assessment |
| 35-55 Minutes | Risk management |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
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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, research clinical-focused, and quality care accessible. He co-founded FEESible Swallow Solutions to expand access to high-quality dysphagia services and provide Med SLP coaching to SLPs seeking to be more successful in the field. With a passion for food and a deep appreciation for the joy and connection it gives to our lives, he has dedicated his life to helping others enjoy this simple, but deep-rooted pleasure.
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