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June 16th

Beth's First Laryngoscopy - Vocal Cords in Action: A generally healthy larynx with slight thickening due to previous nodules.
Indirect Laryngoscopy: Brief clip of a medical student undergoing indirect (mirror) laryngoscopy. Wear gloves!!

May 26th

Laryngology 101: Relflux Laryngitis: Discusses treatment of reflux laryngitis, polyps, nodules, and interarytenoid pachydermia (thickening of the skin between the arytenoids). Mainly discusses the causes of air leakage through the glottis. Total time: 9 minutes, 36 minutes.
Laryngology 101: Nodules: Very nicely done site that describes flexible endoscopy to observe the vocal folds. There is a good orientation to the vocal folds as observed through direct visualization of the vocal tract. Excellent video sample of nodules. Total time: 6 minutes 42 seconds. Recommended viewing!
Knowledge and Skills for SLPs With Respect to Vocal Tract Visualization and Imaging: Official ASHA document related to conducting videoendoscopy /stroboscopy (VES).
Vocal Tract Visualization and Imaging: Technical Report: The purpose of this technical report is to: (a) define the collection of procedures known as vocal tract visualization and imaging, (b) inform speech-languag e pathologists (SLPs) that performing vocal tract visualization and imaging procedures is within the scope of practice of speech-languag e pathology provided that appropriate training and experience requirements are met, (c) set the scientific foundation for the topic, (d) review the problems and issues pertinent to the topic, and (e) educate ASHA members and other interested parties about this topic.
Vocal Tract Visualization and Imaging: Position Statement: ASHA states that direct imaging of the larynx is within the scope of practice for SLPs (if they have proper training!).
The Department of Otolaryngology -Head & Neck Surgery: Johns Hopkins' website with resources for anatomy of the larynx, information on direct and indirect laryngoscopy, types of voice disorders (laryngitis, spasmodic dysphonia, PVFM, polyps, cysts, granuloma, cancer, and the aging larynx), and additional resources.