Bracco Diagnostics, Manufacturer of Varibar® (Barium Sulfate) Products
Featuring:
Caroline Brindo, MA/CCC-SLP, BCS-S
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 4pm Pacific (7pm Eastern)
Join us for our Meet the Makers Series for a chance to hear directly from dysphagia industry leaders on products that can help manage and treat swallowing disorders.
These one-hour webinars will include a 30 minute product presentation, followed by up to 30 minutes of interactive Q&A where you will have a chance to ask all of your questions.
Presentation Description:
Join this webinar for an overview of the history of Varibar® development, with information on barium sulfate products and their various formulations. Product use and storage, and an introduction to the Bracco Diagnostics Varibar® Specialists and what they do.
Link to website: https://varibarmbs.com/
Audience:
- People living with dysphagia and their loved ones
- Speech-language pathologists
- Physicians
- Students learning about swallowing disorders
- Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders Researchers
Please note: The NFOSD is a nonprofit patient advocacy organization. We do not endorse specific products, treatments, or brands. The NFOSD does not provide person-specific medical advice or treatment recommendations. This presentation is for informational purposes only, and does not intend to substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never modify your treatment plan without consulting with your healthcare team. If you need assistance identifying a swallowing disorder specialist, please contact us at info@nfosd.com.
Meet the Presenter:
Caroline Brindo, MA/CCC-SLP, BCS-S, is a Board-Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing disorders with a special love of the MBSS. She currently heads up the Varibar® team for Bracco Diagnostics Inc. With over 24 years of experience in dysphagia assessment, Caroline has worked in nearly every setting in the medical SLP field, most recently as the Director of Clinical Services and Education with a mobile MBS company. She has spoken at the national level on dysphagia assessment, written for the Ohio Speech and Language Association’s peer reviewed journal and has done some really fun research on the viscosity of ice cream. She is an ASHA STEP mentor, serves as a mentor for the American Board of Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders, and is a member of ASHA SIG 13 and DRS. She is also an avid birder and has been published in Bird Watcher’s Digest. Caroline lives near Akron, Ohio with her family.