News & Articles
Our blog aims to provide useful information around the area of tracheostomy, laryngectomy, dysphagia and communication aids for healthcare professionals as well as for end users.
This blog also features company updates and industry insights to keep you up to date on what’s happening in Sentient Healthcare. For further resources, visit our resources page.
New Company Announcement
Dear Customers, The Directors of O Neill Healthcare Ltd. are delighted to announce that we have restructured our business, effective from 1st January 2019. We have created a new company, Sentient Healthcare Ltd., to focus on our ENT ranges: Laryngectomy Tracheostomy...
What is respiratory muscle strength training (ESP)?
Due to the growing popularity of the EMST150 (Expiratory Muscle Strength Trainer) amongst physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals, we have decided to put together this article answering some of the main questions about respiratory muscle strength training....
Introducing the new Ampcare ESP Kit for Dysphagia Treatment
Ampcare ESP Kit, a revolutionary new treatment for Dysphagia. We are delighted to introduce a new treatment for Dysphagia, the Ampcare ESP Kit (Effective Swallowing Protocol). Dysphagia is the medical term for the symptom of difficulty in swallowing which can be...
Drinking Cups and Mugs for Dysphagia (part 4 of series)
This article is part 4 of 4-part series on dysphagia. The previous articles in this series have outline what dysphagia is, how it is diagnosed and treated and outlined how important it is to keep hydrated if you are living with dysphagia. In this article, we will...
Dysphagia – The Importance of Hydration (part 3 of series)
This article is part 3 of 4-part series on dysphagia. Water intake is often a secondary consideration in dysphagia management. Water makes up 75% of the volume of the body. The NHS advises that where appropriate, patients should be drinking 2.5 litres of water per...
Dysphagia Diagnosis and Treatment (part 2 of series)
This article is part 2 of 4-part series on dysphagia. Each medical condition that causes dysphagia can affect different phases of the swallow. Treatment advice may vary, according to the part of the swallow which is affected. It is important to visit your medical...
What Is Dysphagia? (part 1 of series)
This article is part 1 of 4-part series on dysphagia. What is Dysphagia? Dysphagia is the medical term used to describe swallowing problems. It is caused by any medical condition which affects the structure, strength and co-ordination of chewing and swallowing...
Talk Muir – Fall Edition 2016
The fall edition of TalkMuir, the official clinical journal of Passy Muir, is out and we are delighted to be featured as their exclusive distributor in Ireland on page 24. Download a copy now at the bottom of this post. Talk Muir offers essential information to anyone...