AllTracheostomyClinicalLitAlertNewsCategories:AllTracheostomyClinicalLitAlertNewsTracheostomyEnhancing Tracheostomy Care: The Impact of One-Way Speaking Valves For individuals living with a tracheostomy, the ability to speak can be challenging, potentially impacting communication with others and quality of life. In this blog, we will dive deeper into the mechanics of one-way speaking valves.TracheostomyTracheostomy Decannulation in Neurological Patients: Protocols, Challenges, and Clinical InsightsWe interviewed Prof. Dr. Rainer Dziewas, a leading expert in neurological rehabilitation and airway management, to explore clinical strategies, the A²BC (airway safety, anatomy, secretions, and cough strength) criteria, and how multidisciplinary teams and medical device innovations are improving outcomes.TracheostomyWhat is Above Cuff Vocalization in Tracheostomy Patients?Anja Fischer, Speech-Language Pathologist, shares her clinical expertise on the use of ACV in tracheostomized patients.LitAlertLitAlert #52In total laryngectomy (TL) patients voice prostheses (VP) can be implanted to restore speech by creating a tracheoesophageal voice. LitAlertLitAlert #48As the prevalence of long-term survivors of neck and head cancer (HNC) treatment increases, late effects arise. NewsPeristomal skin care after total laryngectomy Reducing irritation and preventing medical adhesive related injuries in people with total laryngectomy.LitAlertLitAlert #45Communicative participation after total laryngectomy and COVID-19 impactLitAlertLitAlert #47Prospective 5-year study of trismus prevalence in HNC patientsLitAlertLitAlert #44Decreased Total Laryngectomy complications using a clinical care pathwayNewsImproving Outcomes. The importance of educational tools in head and neck therapy.Discover how providing patients with educational tools in head and neck therapy can improve engagement, compliance and treatment outcomes for speech language therapists. Learn more here.NewsThe journey to successful hands-free speaking Communication plays a vital role in our daily lives, allowing us to express our thoughts, feelings, and needs to those around us. For those living with a laryngectomy, the loss of their larynx, or voice box, can negatively impact their ability to communicate verbally. LitAlertLitAlert #49Radiotherapy for head and neck cancers employs ionizing radiation which damages genetic material of susceptible malignant cells. In the oral cavity, this can lead to dental complications such as mucositis, trismus, xerostomia, radiation caries, and osteoradionecrosis.LitAlertLitAlert #46Animated videos after head and neck surgeryLitAlertClinical Publications of Interest 2025-01Quarterly update of studies published in acknowledged peer-reviewed journals on topics related to Head & Neck cancer, laryngectomy and tracheostomy.LitAlertLitAlert #53Percutaneous TracheostomyLitAlertLitAlert #51Despite previous evidence demonstrating the safety and benefits of above-cuff vocalization (ACV) in mechanically ventilated patients, there's a lack of research on the hospital-wide adoption of ACV-capable tracheostomy tubes.TracheostomyTracheostomy Care In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been significant shifts in recommendations for managing tracheostomy patients both in the hospital and in the community.
