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Martin B. Brodsky, M.A., Ph.D., Sc.M.

Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Expertise

Dysphagia, Laryngeal Dysplasia, Neurologic Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Swallowing Disorders

Research Interests

Larynx; Pharynx; Respiration; Dysphagia after oral intubation; Impact of critical care medicine on swallowing; Swallowing disorders (dysphagia); Swallowing; Dysphagia ...read more

Dr. Martin Brodsky | Speech-Language Pathology

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Background

Dr. Martin B. Brodsky is an Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. His peer-reviewed research publications and book chapters focus on swallowing and swallowing disorders and he is a member of the Editorial Board for Dysphagia.

Dr. Brodsky’s clinical research is funded by the National Institutes of Health; he studies the effects of critical illness and critical care medicine on swallowing and the airway and their long-term outcomes. His clinical practice specializes in adult swallowing and communication disorders.

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Titles

Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Departments / Divisions

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Centers & Institutes

Education

Degrees

Sc.M., Johns Hopkins University (Maryland) (2013)
Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania) (2006)
M.A., Michigan State University (Michigan) (1995)
B.A., Michigan State University (Michigan) (1992)

Additional Training

Trainee, Research associate; VA Health Care System of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 1998 - 2001
Trainee, Veterans Research Foundation of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 2001
Trainee, Medical University of South Carolina, Evelyn Trammell Institute for Voice and Swallowing, Charleston, SC, 2001 - 2006
Scholar, Johns Hopkins Clinical Research Scholars Program, 2011 - 2014

Research & Publications

Research Summary

Dr. Brodsky’s research focus is the effects and long-term outcomes of critical care medicine on swallowing. He is conducting research related to swallowing disorders after oral intubation with mechanical ventilation.

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Lab

Dr. Brodsky works closely with his colleagues throughout Johns Hopkins to investigate a variety of topics related to swallowing impairments after critical illness. His research areas include understanding swallowing impairments and laryngeal injury after oral endotracheal intubation, and understanding of swallowing physiology, formal assessment and bedside screening. Learn more about his research.

Clinical Trials

PReventing the EffectS of Intubation on DEglutition (PRESIDE) Safety/Efficacy Study

Selected Publications

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Brodsky MB, Mayfield EB, Gross RD. Clinical decision making in the ICU: Dysphagia screening, assessment, and treatment. Semin Speech Lang. 2019;40(3):170-187. PubMed citation. Journal site.

Brodsky MB, Levy MJ, Jedlanek E, Pandian V, Blackford B, Price C, Cole G, Hillel AT, Best SR, Akst LM. Laryngeal Injury and Upper Airway Symptoms After Oral Endotracheal Intubation With Mechanical Ventilation During Critical Care: A Systematic Review. Crit Care Med. 2018 Aug 9. PubMed Citation. Journal Site.

Brodsky MB, De I, Chilukuri K, Huang M, Palmer JB, Needham DM. Coordination of pharyngeal and laryngeal swallowing events during single liquid swallows after oral endotracheal intubation for patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome. Dysphagia. 2018;33(6):768-777. PubMed citation. Journal site.

Brodsky MB, Huang M, Shanholtz C, Mendez-Tellez PA, Palmer JB, Colantuoni E, Needham DM. Recovery of dysphagia symptoms after oral endotracheal intubation in ARDS Survivors: A 5-year longitudinal study. Ann Am Thorac Soc. 2016. PubMed Citation. Journal Site.

Brodsky MB, Suiter DM, Gonzalez-Fernandez M, Michtalik HJ, Frymark TB, Venediktov R, Schooling T. Screening accuracy for aspiration using bedside water swallow tests: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Chest. 2016. PubMed citation. Journal site.

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Contact for Research Inquiries

Johns Hopkins Hospital
600 N. Wolfe St.
Phipps Building, Suite 181
Baltimore, MD 21287 map
Phone: 410-550-5352
Fax: 410-502-2419

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Activities & Honors

Honors

Fellow, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2017
Clinical Research Scholar, Johns Hopkins University, 2011 - 2014
Presidential Scholar, Medical University of South Carolina, 2003 - 2004
New Investigator Award, ASHA Special Interest Division 13: Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders in partnership with the Yul Brynner Head and Neck Cancer Foundation, Inc., 2003
Research Development Award, University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, 2000

Memberships

American Psychological Association
American Speech-Language Hearing Association
Dysphagia Research Society
Maryland Speech-Language Hearing Association

Professional Activities

Member, Speech-Language Pathology Advisory Council, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Associate Editor, Dysphagia
Section Editor, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Videos & Media

Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

A Systematic Review on Laryngeal Injury - Does it Have Any Impact on Voice and Swallowing Disorders? | The Swallow Your Pride Podcast, Episode 58

Of Instruments, Recommendations and Other Ethical Dilemmas | The Swallow Your Pride Podcast, Episode 46

Difficulty Swallowing After Being on a Breathing Machine Can Most Often be Improved | Health Newsfeed Podcast (April 2018)

Trouble Swallowing is Common Following Use of a Breathing Tube | Health Newsfeed Podcast (April 2018)

Ending the 24-Hour Wait Time for Post-Extubation Assessment | The Swallow Your Pride Podcast, Episode 21

Bite, Chew, Swallow: How to Deal With Dysphagia When You Have MS | Everyday Health (February 2017)

Water Swallow Test Proves to be Most Sensitive for Dysphagia | Restore (Winter 2017)

Reducing Dysphagia Risk Before Extubation | Restore (Summer 2014)

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