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30th Aug 2023
6:00 - 7:00pm (GMT)
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Description

Sally Lyons is a specialist H&N cancer speech and language therapist at Peterborough City Hospital. She would be delivering a teaching session on swallow studies as part of the Head&Neck radiology teaching series.

Summary

This teaching session will provide medical professionals with an overview of the different types of swallow studies and when they can be used to assess swallowing and to determine safe swallowing, focusing particularly on dysphonia and dysphagia. Participants will gain practical experience on the radiology department's equipment and will also discuss the most appropriate techniques for different patient demographics, including young adults, the elderly and the immunocompromised. Attendees will learn how to read and interpret swallow study results and understand the importance of the use of accurate evidence-based practice in order to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

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Learning objectives

  1. Understand the purpose and role of swallow studies in assessing patients with H&N cancer.
  2. Describe the types of swallow studies that can be completed.
  3. Explicate the radiation safety considerations for each type of swallow study.
  4. List the appropriate steps to prepare a patient for a swallow study.
  5. Analyze the results of a swallowing study and develop an appropriate management plan.
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30th Aug 2023
6:00 - 7:00pm (GMT)
Hosted on MedAll
Attendance certificate available
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Free
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