Using TTP with the Pediatric Population

Course Description:
This podcast was a conversation with Laura Brooks, M.Ed., CCC-SLP, BCS-S, who defines and explains transtracheal pressure measurements (TTP), including when and how it is used with the pediatric population with tracheostomies. She addressed the steps to airway patency assessment and the research support. After completing this course, you will be able to:

1. Define transtracheal pressure measurements.
2. Describe when and how to use transtracheal pressure measurements.

• 5 minutes – introduction of the speaker and topic
• 10 minutes – defining TTP and why it is a good practice to know
• 10 minutes – discussion about patient selection, assessment, and research support
• 5 minutes – summary of the key points