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Finding the Voice: Speaking Valves and Above the Cuff Vocalization for Tracheostomy Patients

Finding the Voice: Speaking Valves and Above the Cuff Vocalization for Tracheostomy Patients

Update: 2025-04-10
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In this episode of the Tracheostomy Education Podcast, Dr. Jerry Gentile and Nicole discuss various communication options for patients with tracheostomy tubes. They explore the anatomy of normal voicing, the importance of speaking valves, contraindications for their use, and techniques for above the cuff vocalization. The conversation also covers strategies for capping and decannulation, emphasizing the significance of airflow management in improving patient outcomes.

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Finding the Voice: Speaking Valves and Above the Cuff Vocalization for Tracheostomy Patients

Finding the Voice: Speaking Valves and Above the Cuff Vocalization for Tracheostomy Patients

Nicole DePalma