🧠 New Research Alert for Medical SLPs and ICU Teams 🗣️ If you work with recently extubated patients, the Yale Swallow Protocol might display suboptimal sensitivity and specificity for detecting aspiration. This recent study by Marvin, Thibeault, and Ehlenbach explores the sensitivity and specificity of the protocol in identifying aspiration risk right after extubation—critical information for speech-language pathologists and interdisciplinary care teams. 📌 Key takeaways: ✅ Efficient, bedside-friendly protocol ✅ Strong performance in high-risk patients ✅ Supports safer decision-making post-extubation A valuable read for anyone supporting medically complex populations or refining their dysphagia screening procedures. #MedicalSLP #DysphagiaManagement #ICUCare #YaleSwallowProtocol #SpeechLanguagePathology #InterdisciplinaryCare #EvidenceBasedPractice #SLPResearch -post generated with assistance from AI-
Lots of great information about the early years, from Julie Masterson and Ken Apel, two of my heroes One of my favorite books about how to utilize good literature in your child's speech and language development
We enjoyed reading this book today; it was suggested by 1st grader (code name:'spelling queen') after we read 'Raising Dragons,' in order to continue the dragon theme. Here are a few words we liked: expensive fantastic magnificent fiercest What do you think Prince Ronald should have said to Elizabeth that would have made her want to marry him? Post your answer in a comment.
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