Peristomal Skin Essentials: Insights for adhesive use after laryngectomy

This webinar is now available on-demand for 0.1 ASHA CEUs. In order to be eligible for ASHA CEUs, you must watch the recording in its entirety and then complete the post-course survey. You can find the post-course survey link at the bottom of the screen but will also receive a link after you view the on-demand webinar.

Course description: Healthy peristomal skin is the foundation for optimal use of adhesives after laryngectomy, facilitating successful pulmonary rehabilitation. This webinar will include an introduction to skin health including the structure and function of skin, research to identify challenges laryngectomy patients face and strategies to promote successful use of adhesives from experts in dermatology and laryngectomy.

Course objectives:
- Describe foundations of peristomal skin structure and function as well as common contributors to medical adhesive related skin injury and basic prevention techniques
- Analyze research to identify the challenges that laryngectomy patients face when wearing adhesives
- Identify basic strategies and routines to obtain a good adhesive seal around the tracheostoma to facilitate optimal use of heat-moisture exchangers and tracheoesophageal speech

Speakers:
Corina van As Brooks, SLP, PhD, MBA
Prof Dr. Thomas Rustemeyer

Register to watch the recorded webinar

Use the form below to register for the recorded webinar. You will then receive an email with a link to view the webinar. Once you have watched the entire webinar, complete the post course survey. If you have any questions, please contact us at events.us@atosmedical.com.

Post-event survey

In order to be eligible for ASHA CEUs, you must complete the post-event survey after watching the recording in its entirety.