This course explores the physiologic and ventilatory considerations necessary for restoring voice in ventilated and tracheostomized patients. The discussion focuses on evidence-based clinical decision-making and troubleshooting techniques to ensure safe voicing and airway protection.
Live Webinar
Thu, May 21, 2026 at 12:00 pm EDTCEUs/Hours Offered: ASHA/0.1 Intermediate, Professional; Calif SLPAB/1.0; IACET/0.1; Kansas LTS-S1370/1.0; SAC/1.0
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the physiologic and ventilatory considerations associated with in-line speaking valve placement, including airflow redirection, pressure changes, and key respiratory contraindications.
- After this course, participants will be able to analyze evidence-informed principles of clinical decision-making related to the use of in-line speaking valves to support safe voicing, swallowing assessment, and airway protection in ventilated and tracheostomized patients.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify common risk factors, clinical red flags, and indicators of intolerance associated with in-line speaking valve use that warrant modification or discontinuation of assessment or intervention.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-20 Minutes | Review of the upper airway anatomy; Overview of common artificial airway adjunct devices (tracheostomy connectors, etc.) |
| 20-30 Minutes | Evidence-based implications of talk (speaking) valve implementation (emphasis on mechanically ventilated patient populations) |
| 30-55 Minutes | Troubleshooting & the clinical implications thereof |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary, Q&A |
Presented By
Tim Gilmore
PhD, RRT, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS, CPFT
Dr. Gilmore is an Associate Professor of Cardiopulmonary Science (CPS) and the CPS Program Director at Louisiana State University Health Shreveport. He earned a PhD in Health Science from Nova Southeastern University, a Masters in Health Sciences and BS in Cardiopulmonary Science from LSU Health Shreveport, and an AS in Respiratory Therapy from Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC).
Dr. Gilmore’s research interests include ICU care, mechanical ventilation, asthma, and patient education. He is a member of the Louisiana Society for Respiratory Care, American Association for Respiratory Care, American Thoracic Society, and National Board for Respiratory Care. He is a Registered Respiratory Therapist with specialty credentials as a Neonatal Pediatric Specialist and Adult Critical Care Specialist, and he holds national certifications as a Pulmonary Functions Technologist and Asthma Educator. He also serves as a peer reviewer for the Respiratory Care Journal and an item writer for the NBRC.
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Tim Gilmore received an honorarium for this course and is the author of books and articles on related topics covered in this course. Non-financial: Tim Gilmore has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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Content Disclosure: This learning event does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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American Speech-Language-Hearing Assn.
Intermediate Level
0.10 ASHA CEUs
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