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Clinical Practice

Assessing Vocal Volume as an Alternative Predictor of Decannulation Readiness

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

12:15 PM - 12:30 PM

Location: Station 3

Non-presenting Author(s)

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Cheryl Tansley, MS, CCC-SLP

Inpatient Speech Therapy Supervisor
Gaylord Specialty Healthcare
John Corbett, BA

Clinical Research Coordinator
Milne Institute for Healthcare Innovation; Gaylord Specialty Healthcare
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Brett Gerstenhaber, MD

Pulmonologist, Retired
Gaylord Hospital

Presenting Author(s)

Henry C. Hrdlicka, PhD (he/him/his)

Director of Research
Gaylord Specialty Healthcare

Learning Objectives:

Describe the rationale for using sound level meter (SLM) vocal volume as a surrogate measure for cough peak flow (CPF) in tracheostomy decannulation assessments
Interpret preliminary findings on the correlation between SLM-derived vocal volume, CPF, and decannulation outcomes.
Evaluate the potential role and limitations of SLM vocal volume measurements as an adjunct tool for predicting decannulation readiness.