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Swallowing Disorders Treatment Manual
Manual
These useful resource tools provide detailed information on assessment and treatment of swallowing disorders. The hands on manual includes the following assessments: patient/caregiver interview, bedside evaluation and video fluoroscopy study. Treatment interventions covered include: thermal-tactile stimulation, the Mendelsohn maneuver, supraglottic swallow, posture changes in feeding position, diet consistency, oral-motor exercise and more. Included is material on esophageal disorders, age-related differences in normal older adults, latex allergies, cervical auscultation, how to perform a F.E.E.S. exam, a new MBS form, non-oral feeding methods and much more. This book is the perfect companion to the Swallowing Disorders Treatment Video. The two part, 40 minute video features detailed dysphagia treatment techniques. The first part focuses on compensatory strategies including postural changes, diet consistency, and changing the size of the bolus. The second part features rehab techniques and maneuvers including thermal-tactile stimulation, sour lemon bolus, extensive oral-motor exercises, the Mendelsohn Maneuver, and the supraglottic swallow technique. The video also includes animated graphic sequences of the four stages of normal swallowing and some common difficulties.
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