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Feeding Difficulties

Feeding Difficulties Condition Overview

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Ep 165 Implementing FEES for Infants in CVICU & NICU with Olivia Brooks, SLP
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Feeding Difficulties Podcasts

Listen to leading physicians discuss feeding difficulties on the BackTable ENT Podcast. Get tips, tricks, and expert guidance from your peers and level up your practice.

Episode #165

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In this episode, pediatric speech language pathologist (SLP) Olivia Brooks (University of Florida Shands Hospital) shares her experience performing inpatient fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) with host Dr. Gopi Shah.

Episode #59

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Theresa Richard, SLP educates us on the best approach to evaluating the adult patient with swallowing difficulty, including the importance and challenges of obtaining high quality assessments, and recommendations for therapy.

Episode #48

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We talk with Ashley Brown, SLP about how to approach the infant with feeding difficulties, including common causes and workup, therapeutic options, and the importance of family counseling and education.

Feeding Difficulties Articles

Read our exclusive BackTable ENT Articles for quick insights on feeding difficulties, provided by physicians for physicians.

Pediatric FEES: Protocols, Feeders & Ergonomics in Cardiac Care

The approach to pediatric cardiac patients with feeding difficulties poses a unique set of challenges. Learn more about the use of fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) for these patients and related protocols.

Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) in Pediatric Care: Equipment, Setup, & Clinical Outcomes

Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) testing in pediatric care has made significant strides in both equipment and clinical outcomes. Speech pathologist Olivia Brooks and Dr. Gopi Shah highlight the multifaceted benefits of this emerging procedure, including financial savings, improved patient safety, and increased clinician adaptability.

Evaluating Infant Feeding Difficulties: The Role of FEES & VFSS

Infants can present with feeding challenges due to a wide variety of underlying reasons including premature birth, invasive surgery, or developmental delays. Learn more about how to work up this presenting symptom by utilizing the physical exam, FEES, VFSS, and other modalities.

Infant Feeding Difficulties: Diagnostic & Therapeutic Interventions

Evaluating infant feeding difficulties requires precise diagnostics, with flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) and video fluoroscopic swallow studies being the most common methods.

A diagram illustrating the path of food for a man with dysphagia.

Otolaryngologists can help to increase the quality of life for patients with dysphagia by referring to speech language pathologists (SLP) specializing in swallowing difficulties. Learn more about ENT referral best practices, the role of SLPs in treating dysphagia and the process through which SLPs conduct a workup.

A barium swallow study depicting results for a person with dysphagia.

Swallowing difficulties impact afflicted patients on a daily basis and can decrease their overall quality of life. Learn more about diagnosis of dysphagia, treatment methods, and the possible psychological causes, such as stress.

Disclaimer: The Materials available on https://www.BackTable.com/ are for informational and educational purposes only and are not a substitute for the professional judgment of a healthcare professional in diagnosing and treating patients. The opinions expressed by participants of the BackTable Podcast belong solely to the participants, and do not necessarily reflect the views of BackTable.

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Podcasts

Implementing FEES for Infants in CVICU & NICU with Olivia Brooks, SLP on the BackTable ENT Podcast)
Feeding Difficulties in Adults with Theresa Richard, SLP on the BackTable ENT Podcast)
Feeding Difficulties in Infants with Ashley Brown, SLP on the BackTable ENT Podcast)
Balloon Sinuplasty: Evolution, Efficacy & Expert Insights with Dr. Ayesha Khalid on the BackTable ENT Podcast)

Articles

Pediatric FEES: Protocols, Feeders & Ergonomics in Cardiac Care

Pediatric FEES: Protocols, Feeders & Ergonomics in Cardiac Care

Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) in Pediatric Care: Equipment, Setup, & Clinical Outcomes

Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) in Pediatric Care: Equipment, Setup, & Clinical Outcomes

Evaluating Infant Feeding Difficulties: The Role of FEES & VFSS

Evaluating Infant Feeding Difficulties: The Role of FEES & VFSS

Contributors

Ashley Brown, SLP on the BackTable ENT Podcast

Ashley Brown, SLP

Theresa Richard, SLP on the BackTable ENT Podcast

Theresa Richard, SLP

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