The RMST Clinical Workshop, presented by the esteemed Dr. Nicola Clayton, is set to take place on Thursday, November 2nd, at The Larwill Studio in Melbourne, commencing at 2:00 PM and concluding at 5:30 PM AEDT.
Upon completing this workshop, you will:
Grasp Respiratory Mechanics: Acquire a firm understanding of the fundamental mechanics and the associated musculature that underlie the process of respiration. Explore the intricate workings of the respiratory system and how it relates to RMST.
Dive Deep into RMST: Gain insights into what RMST entails, including both Inspiratory and Expiratory Muscle Strength Training. Explore the diverse populations that have been studied to date, broadening your knowledge base.
Identify Potential Candidates: Enhance your ability to identify potential candidates for RMST, specifically focusing on Expiratory Muscle Strength Training (EMST) and Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training (IMST).
Implement RMST with Confidence: Learn how to effectively implement RMST techniques and measure functional outcomes. Gain hands-on experience in applying RMST in clinical settings, ensuring you can translate theory into practice.
Prescribe Training with Precision: Understand the principles that guide the prescription of RMST training. Tailor interventions to suit individual patient needs, optimizing their outcomes.
Apply Knowledge through Case Studies: Put your newfound knowledge to the test within a case study/series framework. Apply RMST principles to real-world scenarios, honing your problem-solving skills.
Troubleshoot Effectively: Develop the ability to recognize and address common patient-specific issues that may arise during RMST. Equip yourself with troubleshooting strategies to ensure smooth and effective implementation.
Places are limited so secure your spot today to enrich your understanding of RMST, enhance your clinical practice, and ultimately improve the lives of your patients.
We look forward to welcoming you to this exceptional learning experience! To register or find out more click here.
]]>In this 60-minute lunch & learn webinar for Healthcare Professionals, we will discuss what RMST is and the types of RMST training. It will also cover the basic mechanics and associated musculature underpinning respiration, increase your knowledge of how to identify potential candidates, and how to implement/measure functional outcomes within a case study framework.
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Select from our range of dates and times, or alternatively contact us to arrange a session at a date and time convenient to you and / or your team.
It's time to bring attention to those 1 million Australians with swallow problems whom we stand with and support! For more information visit http://bit.ly/3Fo834o
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Main Medical is dedicated to the training and education of those caring for the Laryngectomy and Tracheostomy community. All our education offerings for Professional Speech and Language Pathologists can be FOUND HERE.
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Bathing or showering with a laryngectomy can be dangerous but you can protect the stoma and lungs with a shower guard.
Learn more about our range of shower protection options for your patients.
Featured here is the Shower Guard from InHealth Technologies which will direct water away from the stoma while still allowing the patient to breathe comfortably. This is also compatible with the Blom-Singer StomaSoft® Laryngectomy Tube.
It's not too late to show your support
Head and Neck Cancer Australia's signature event, Soup for the Soul is happening now to coincide with World Head and Neck Cancer Day 27 July. Currently no national awareness campaigns exist. There are no screening programs. With your help and the dedication of HANCA, we would like to see this change.
If you haven't already, please register to host a Soup for the Soul Event.
Blom-Singer Electrolarynx - providing advanced medical technology enabling speech production
Dr. Eric D. Blom and InHealth Technologies® recognized the need for a high quality, cost effective electrolarynx which could provide a best value option for laryngectomees. The new, easy to use features make it a great option for those wanting speech recovery via an artificial larynx.
If this may be right for you or your patient please follow the link to find out more, or contact us for more details. info@mainmed.com.au
STAY STRONG THIS WINTER!
IMPROVE VOLUNTARY COUGH AND RESPIRATORY MUSCLE STRENGTH
THE BENEFITS OF THE RMST RANGE OF DEVICES SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
The EMST150™ strengthens the muscles involved in coughing, swallowing and breathing. It is very popular with dysphagic patients although to date it has primarily been used to address symptoms of neuromuscular diseases such as Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Huntington’s ALS, Stroke, COPD and the Head and Neck Cancer population.
With the addition of the IA150 Inspiratory Adaptor, you can now train the inspiratory muscles. Simply insert the EMST150 into the IA150 and immediately create a dual purpose inspiratory-expiratory device. A 2021 study by Abodonya et al, showed a 2 week IMT program should be encouraged in the COVID-19 management protocol, specifically with ICU patients. Link to study.
]]>Don't miss some of our very own Australian clinicians interviewed too!
Working with Inhalation Burn Injuries with Dr. Nicola Clayton
Communication: Psychological Impact with Dr. Amy Freeman-Sanderson
https://www.passy-muir.com/podcast
]]>Main Medical is dedicated to the training and education of those caring for the Laryngectomy community. We have worked closely with Inhealth Technologies and Dr Eric Blom to be able to bring you the "Dr Blom in Australia" course, which concentrates purely on Tracheoesophageal Speech Following Laryngectomy.
Dates: 9-10 July, 2022
Location: St Vincents Hospital
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Have your patients trialled the new Blom-Singer® SpeakFree™ HME Hands Free Valve?
Please contact us for an information session and complimentary patient trials.
It's simple. An HME and hands free speaking valve, all in one.
This innovative new technology expands hands free access to TEP users in a simple, fully assembled HME cartridge with an adjustable hands free valve.
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Women & Leadership Australia is currently offering professional development scholarships for Main Medical staff and members. The scholarships are open to women across all areas of the health and community services sector, and we encourage you to share this opportunity with your members.
Women & Leadership Australia (WLA) supports women at all levels across all sectors and industries. Our career-defining leadership programs bring together a focus on applied learning with the latest in leadership theory and practice. We believe that advancing gender equity, especially in leadership, is central to creating a more fair and inclusive society.
Through our Industry Partnership Framework, we work with hundreds of Australian associations and professional bodies to increase awareness and action around gender equity. With your support, we can continue to create meaningful opportunities for women leaders across the country.
Scholarships of $1000-$5000 per person are available for women in the health and community services sector
To encourage more women to increase their impact at work and step into leadership roles across the health and community services sector, WLA is offering scholarships for four leadership development courses. Apply by 10 June or find out more by clicking here: https://www.wla.edu.au/health.html
]]>We would like to let those who are affected by this unprecedented weather event in QLD and NSW know we are thinking of you and are here to support with anything we can do to help. We understand that many of you and your patients in QLD and NSW may be cut off and isolated for days and, in some areas, weeks. We are thinking of you all.
It will not come as a surprise to you that we are currently experiencing delivery interruptions due to flooding and severe weather events in NSW and QLD. This is resulting in some delivery delays for items coming in and out of these regions. Staffing issues within freight companies due to the impact of Covid in combination with severe weather is proving challenging for us all. Along with our partners at CH2, we are doing our utmost to deliver your orders as quickly as we can. We thank you for your patience and ask you to kindly consider these additional delivery times when placing orders.
May we ask you to please review what stocks you might need and allow additional time for receipt of patient products. Please place your typical orders earlier to support us to get what you need on time for your patients.
Please stay safe in these conditions and don’t hesitate to contact me directly for any escalation issues or urgent time sensitive requests. Our CH2 customer care team is available on 1300 005 279 to take urgent orders. Please also feel free to email info@mainmed.com.au
Blom-Singer® SpeakFree™ HME Hands Free Valve is the first heat and moisture exchange (HME) cartridge with a single-use fully integrated adjustable hands free valve.
]]>In this live 1 hour presentation, we will discuss baseplate troubleshooting with the goal of improving baseplate seal for Hands-Free Speech. We will also discuss the new SpeakFree Hands Free HME and how this device expands hands-free access to TEP users in a simple, gillu assembled HME cartridge with an adjustable hands free valve.
Tuesday Nov 16th 2021 11am -12pm AEDT (Sydney time)
ASHA CE Approved Provider
]]>The video can be accessed via the following link: https://www.scgh.health.wa.gov.au/Our-Services/Service-directory/Speech-Pathology/Rosie and our Patient Video Website
The video production was funded through the Charlies Foundation for Research “Bright Ideas Grant” awarded to Melanie Sonsee (Senior Speech Pathologist, SCGH). The video was produced with the assistance of SCGH staff including - Aboriginal Liaison Officers and staff on G64 and the ENT Outpatient Department.
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