Hosted by Bill Curtis and quadruple board certified Dr. Steven Taback, Medicine, We’re Still Practicing sits down with doctors from the world’s most preeminent hospitals for insights into their research, practice, and education. The first in this dedicated series is Johns Hopkins Medicine, with the goal of not only to share the magnificent work being done by these hospitals and doctors, but for them to be able to use it as a high-quality educational tool and platform to share insights and research to a large, receptive audience. Medicine, We’re Still Practicing is a thoroughly informative and realistic podcast that speaks not only to the layman medical audience, but appeals to the medical community as well. No topic is off limits, from the insurance industry and universal healthcare to the latest medical advances and all of the quackery and snake oil salesmen you should avoid. However, in accordance with good bedside manner, Dr. Taback and his guests from the medical community keep the conversation light and informative. An important listen during these times of medical uncertainty and differed opinions.
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episode 24: 24 - Dr. Martin Brodsky: Freedom of Speech (Johns Hopkins Series)
In the third installment of our Johns Hopkins series, hosts Dr. Steven Taback and Bill Curtis are joined by Dr. Martin Brodsky, Speech Pathologist, Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Dr. Brodsky shares his insight on Speech Pathology in the ICU, dealing with dysphagia (swallowing problems), and physical therapy for vocal cord damage.
In this dedicated series, we're showcasing the medical breakthroughs & innovations from one of the world's most preeminent hospitals: Johns Hopkins Medicine. Johns Hopkins Medicine is dedicated to improving the health of the community and the world by setting the standard of excellence in medical education, research, and clinical care.
Timestamps:
2:23 What is dysphagia?
3:00 Why did Dr. Brodsky first start his career in speech pathology?
4:00 What is different if speech pathology from the past and present?
5:16 What do speech pathologist do inside the ICU?
6:30 Communicating to patients during intubation
8:55 Why not use a tracheotomy when intubation poses risks and rehabilitation?
12:40 Is there a risk of vocal cords never returning to full function?
13:47 What can an Intensivist do to minimize the damages caused by intubation?
18:21 What happens when a patient feels they’re having swallowing problems?
21:35 What is actually creating the problem of swallowing in the ICU?
23:58 What sort of circumstances lead to swallowing issues outside the hospital?
26:00 Physical therapy for swallowing
27:40 What should you be watching out for that can indicate a family member may need to seek help with swallowing?
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