Previous Clinical Webinars

Healthy peristomal skin: a foundation for successful voice and pulmonary rehabilitation

This Atos Learning Institute webinar looks at peristomal skin health in laryngectomy patients. We know that a large number of our total laryngectomy patients have issues with skin irritation that affects their ability to wear an adhesive (and therefore an HME) for 24 hours a day. During the webinar, we discuss common conditions that affect the skin around the laryngectomy stoma, how to treat them and how to prevent them.

Understanding skin changes after radiotherapy in the laryngectomised patient

Join Atos Clinical Education team and a panel of experts to advance your knowledge of skin changes after radiotherapy in the laryngectomised patients. Find out the impact radiotherapy can have on head and neck cancer patients, skin health and how to manage this successfully.

Implications of Tube Choice

During the webinar, we will explore technical data, indications and implications of different tube choices including the importance of tube diameters, factors influencing clinical decision making, and case study examples from clinical practice to put this new knowledge into context.
We will also discuss the impact choosing the right tube can have on improving patient outcomes and quality of life.

Troubleshooting FreeHands speech after total laryngectomy

During the webinar, we focused on the assessment and processes to optimise the use of Provox FreeHands FlexiVoice for patients after a total laryngectomy. This included benefits and candidacy of FreeHands speech, membrane strength selection as well as an opportunity to ask questions.

Freevent HMEs - The benefits for a patient with a tracheostomy and how to initiate

During the webinar we explored the benefits and applications of HMEs for a patient with a tracheostomy, discussing the benefits of an HME on pulmonary health and general guidance and advice on how to initiate an HME within the acute setting.

Voice Prosthesis Troubleshooting - How do we manage complex patients?

Optimising Provox FreeHands FlexiVoice Speech After Total Laryngectomy

Focused on the products and processes to optimise the use of Provox FreeHands FlexiVoice speech for patients after total laryngectomy. This includes the functions, benefits and candidacy of speaking hands-free, also covering the FlexiVoice membrane strength selection. With an expert patient, Harry, using Provox FreeHands FlexiVoice. Harry, who is a tour guide and singer, has been using the Freehands for a number of years.

Tracheostomy and HME Usage: The Journey from Hospital to Home

An exploration of the journey of the self-ventilating tracheostomy patient from ward level care to community-level care; we will talk about the importance of humidification and its impact on pulmonary health – and how HMEs can assist in the patient journey.

Enhanced Recovery Post-Laryngectomy: How to use baseplates and HMEs early for better pulmonary outcomes

An overview of the optimal care pathway for pulmonary management post total laryngectomy and examined the evidence and benefits of the use of Heat Moisture Exchangers in the immediate postoperative setting and acute phase of rehabilitation. We also shared discussion points around the use of adhesives immediately postoperatively with a special guest, Dr Thomas Rustemeyer.

Provox Life Launch Webinar

Presentation of our next-generation of improved products and the innovation behind Provox Life that will help patients live a better life after their laryngectomy. If you missed the Provox Life Clinical Launch of our new product range, you can watch it here.

Humidification and Filtration in Tracheostomy Patient Care during COVID-19

Overview of current practice in tracheostomy care as well as some of the products used in caring for these patients. We will also review the clinical applications of the Freevent Xtracare HME-F and Trachphone HME, and practical instructions for use.

Implications of Tube Choice

Explore technical data, indications and implications of different tube choices including the importance of tube diameters, factors influencing clinical decision making and case study examples from clinical practice to put this new knowledge into context. As well as the impact choosing the right tube can have on improving patient outcomes and quality of life.