Do you ever wonder why speech therapists get so “bossy” about swallowing recommendations? One patient can NOT have a straw… but another patient HAS to have a straw. One patient SHOULD do a chin tuck… but another patient should NEVER do a chin tuck. THERE ARE...
There is a significant risk for aspiration of secretions & reflux with tube feedings, which increases the risk of pneumonia. Evidence across disciplines is clear: aspiration occurs with tube feedings. Insight Swallow’s SLP endoscopists often consider which...
