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Decannulation Part 2: Capping Trials, FEES, and What Can Go Wrong
Decannulation Part 2: Capping Trials, FEES, and What Can Go Wrong
Send us Fan Mail summary In this episode of the Tracheostomy Education Podcast, Nicole DePalma continues the two-part discussion on decannulation with Dr. Jerry Gentile. This episode focuses on what happens after a patient is tolerating capping, how long to monitor before trach removal, the role of FEES in evaluating secretion management and aspiration risk, and what clinicians should know about failed or accidental decannulation. Nicole and Jerry discuss the importance of assessi...