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Learning Objectives

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Describe why patients with tracheostomies and laryngectomies have problems talking and eating
Discuss the different options for patients for talking
Discuss the different options for patients for eating and drinking
Explain the patient perspective and why early talking and eating is so important
Describe the indications for decannulation (removal) of a temporary tracheostomy tube

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Further Reading and Activities

Bonvento B, Wallace S, Lynch J et al. Role of the multidisciplinary team in the care of the tracheostomy patient. J Multidiscip Healthc. 2017;10:391-398.
McGrath BA, Wallace S. The UK National Tracheostomy Safety Project and the role of speech and language therapists. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2014 Jun;22(3):181-7.

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