Podcast: Do E-Cigarettes Impact An SLP Evaluation?
Electronic (e)-cigarettes or electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) have gained wide popularity, particularly among youth. These battery-powered devices heat a liquid that is inhaled by the user, which influences the upper aerodigestive tract. Although e-cigarettes are often perceived as less harmful than smoking, multiple toxins have been found in e-cigarettes. The use and clinical effects of e-cigarettes are particularly relevant for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) due to their potential impacts on communication and swallowing.
Electronic (e)-cigarettes or electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) have gained wide popularity, particularly among youth. These battery-powered devices heat a liquid that is inhaled by the user, which influences the upper aerodigestive tract. Although e-cigarettes are often perceived as less harmful than smoking, multiple toxins have been found in e-cigarettes. The use and clinical effects of e-cigarettes are particularly relevant for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) due to their potential impacts on communication and swallowing.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
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Intermediate Level
0.05 ASHA CEUs
Kansas Health Department of Aging and Disability Services (Speech)
Approved for 1.00 continuing education clock hours for Kansas Speech Pathologists and Audiologists by the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability. Long Term Sponsorship number LTS-S1057. This activity is approved for 1.00 contact hours.
Determine the most common types of e-cigarettes, user characteristics, and models for studying their health effects.
Classify the most common patient self-reported upper aerodigestive symptoms associated with e-cigarette use.
Select best practices for a speech-language pathologist in screening, evaluation, patient counseling, and treatment for e-cigarette users in the clinic.
Outline:
Introduction
Key Takeaways (02:29)
E-Cigarettes and How They Work (03:48)
Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (07:07)
Evolution of Vaping Products (10:11)
E-Cigarette Users and Use Patterns (15:20)
E-Cigarette Regulations (19:49)
Are E-Cigarettes Healthier Than Cigarettes? (22:50)
Health Risks of Vaping (27:16)
An SLP’s Clinical Observations of Users (35:18)
Impact on an SLP’s Clinical Practice (41:59)
Medical Treatment of Vaping-Related Injuries (49:07)
Other Inhaled Delivery Products (50:44)
Case Example (53:00)
Summary (59:00)Subject Matter Expert: Elizabeth Erickson-DiRenzo, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Writer: Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLPDr. Elizabeth Erickson-DiRenzo is an Associate Professor of Laryngology in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at the Stanford University School of Medicine. She is a clinician scientist with a subspecialty interest in the behavioral assessment and treatment of laryngological disorders. She completed her undergraduate and clinical graduate degrees at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, specializing in speech-language pathology. Following her clinical degrees, she remained at Purdue and earned a Ph.D. in laryngeal physiology. She then completed postdoctoral training in the Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology — Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Wisconsin-Madison studying vocal fold biology. Clinically, Dr. DiRenzo is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist at the Stanford Voice and Swallowing Center. Her specific interests include the behavioral evaluation and treatment of patients with voice, resonance, upper airway, and swallowing disorders. In addition, she aims to advance patient care and improve treatment outcomes through study of both normal laryngeal function and the pathophysiology of voice disorders. To achieve this overarching objective, Dr. DiRenzo’s laboratory utilizes a highly collaborative, multifaceted approach consisting of basic science and clinical research techniques.
Susan Almon-Matangos, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified and licensed speech-language pathologist with over 30 years of experience. She obtained her bachelor's degree in psychology from Jacksonville State University and her Master of Science degree in speech-language pathology from The University of Alabama. She worked with clients of all ages and a variety of diagnostic conditions in school, hospital, skilled nursing facility, outpatient clinic, and home health settings. In her previous role as a national clinical director for Aegis Therapies, she created training programs for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology related to the clinical rehabilitation needs of older adults in post-acute care. She currently draws upon her expertise in her role at Relias as Lead Subject Matter Expert Writer for Speech-Language Pathology. She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
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