Down the hatch
This is a "gap” in the esophageal tube. May be long or short
What is esophageal atresia?
A small, underdeveloped stomach
What is microgastria?
The most common cause of noisy breathing in infants
What is laryngomalacia?
What is a VFSS/MBS?
This is a form of invasive respiratory support, consisting of a tube from the mouth down to the trachea to keep the airway open and deliver oxygen to the lungs
What is intubation (or endotracheal tube)?
This is an abnormal connection between the trachea and esophagus
What is tracheoesophageal fistula?
The angle between the esophagus and stomach
What is the angle of His?
A condition where the tracheal walls collapse while breathing
What is tracheomalacia?
This is an Xray procedure that images the throat and esophagus
What is an esophagram?
Surgically placed tube just below the cricoid cartilage for long term respiratory support
What is a tracheostomy tube?
This occurs when the aortic arch forms a circle around the trachea/esophagus and compresses it
What is a vascular ring?
This occurs when part of the stomach bulges through the diaphragm into the chest
What is a hiatal hernia?
This congenital anomaly involves a gap in the tissues between the larynx and the esophagus
What is a laryngeal cleft?
This is an Xray used to visualize the movement of the respiratory tract
What is an airway fluoroscopy?
This is a one-way valve which attaches to a tracheostomy tube, improving the function of breathing, speaking, and swallowing
What is a speaking valve or PMV?
This is an abnormal narrowing of the esophagus
What is a stricture?
Presence of this foreign object can cause irritation or distention
What is a G tube balloon?
Narrowing of the airway below the vocal cords
What is subglottic stenosis?
This is an endoscopic evaluation of the swallow
What is a FEES?
This procedure is used by SLPs and RTs to determine airway patency and candidacy for PMV trials
What is manometry?
This is a complication of GERD which increases the risk for esophageal cancer
What is Barrett’s esophagus?
Abnormal movement, coordination, or strength of the muscles in the digestive system
What is incomplete esophageal clearance or dysmotility?
This surgical complication can cause vocal cord paralysis
What is a recurrent laryngeal nerve injury?
This is a coordinated procedure used to evaluate aerodigestive disorders
What is an endoscopy or triple scope?
This is the space between the tracheostomy tube and the trachea, which allows for air to escape to the upper airway
What is a leak?