Category: Assessment
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Food Chaining
The post discusses Food Chaining as a therapeutic approach for managing dysphagia and feeding aversions in both children and adults, particularly those who are NPO. It outlines strategies for pre-chaining, treatment goals, and the importance of sensory exploration. A clinical case illustrates Food Chaining’s effectiveness, highlighting its relevance for diverse patient groups.
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Integrating Respiratory Patterns into Your Clinical Swallow Exam
Assessing respiration during swallow evaluations is crucial for patients with dysphagia, as proper coordination can prevent aspiration. Observational techniques, cervical auscultation, and Modified Barium Swallow Studies can help identify risks. Effective strategies should focus on maintaining the natural breathing-swallowing rhythm to enhance safety and therapeutic outcomes.
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Dysphagia Ramblings 