Dysphagia

The fluoroscopy and the upper gastrointestinal endoscopy are different, but remarkable diagnostic methods used for the people suffering from dysphagia. Dysphagia is a medical term that means difficulty swallowing due to abnormal contractions of the esophageal muscles. It is important to find a quick evaluation that will lead to a better diagnosis and recovery with lesser complications. This research paper will discuss the appropriate diagnostic method by comparing between the fluoroscopic unit, and

In their study titled Treatment of post-stroke dysphagia with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, Khedr, Abo-Elfetoh and Rothwell (2009) aimed to investigate the therapeutic potential of rTMS over the esophageal motor cortex for treating post-stroke dysphagia. The authors rationale for the purpose of this study is that dysphagia often follows a stroke. Due to the numerous and potential grave effects of dysphagia, developing best practices which ameliorate the condition has been long considered

Maxine, Hamdy, Shaheen, Bowen, Audrey, Tyrrell, Pippa, & Thompson, David G. Awareness of dysphagia by patients following stroke predicts swallowing performance. Dyshagia, 19, 28-34. APA format: last name, first name author (year). Title of article in lower case (if journal article). Title of journal italicized, Volume Number (Issue Number), page numbers. The purpose of this study was to detect dysphagia awareness in 70 stroke patients, and how this awareness or lack of awareness can predict

across the toxicities monitored in this study ranged from 12-68%. This data supports that XRT induced toxicities in this clinical group were mostly mild and the majority of the patients did not require SLP intervention to manage symptoms, including dysphagia, while undergoing treatment. The low level of severe toxicities experienced by patients in our current study was similar to that found in the few studies to date which examined early toxicities following PGC management. Oliver et al. (2004) found

these stages could be affected as a result of neurological and muscular changes. Swallowing problems can increase risk or morbidity and mortality, as well as risk of aspiration pneumonia where food or fluids pass into the airway. Some ways to treat dysphagia would be swallowing therapy and changing of diet. Most post-operative patients will be placed on a strict puree diet to assess feeding. Gradually they will rise back up to a regular diet. Most circumstances require approval from the therapy department

addition, I sat and talked with Henry as well as offered encouragement. It also helped when I added sweetening or lightly salted the food whenever possible. This strategy worked well in maintaining his weight and health. Feeding elderly’s who had dysphagia or difficulty swallowing also proved challenging. When one had difficulty swallowing, they might cough when they eat or drink. They can choke on foods and fluids, so they were unable to drink liquids like water, juice, tea or coffee or food safely

An implementation of Adult Nursing care for a patient/client will be the focus of this essay. An evidence based discussion will look into a common health condition, how nursing care will be implemented for a chosen priority as well as principles of person centred care, safe nursing practice and the role of the multi-disciplinary team. For this essay, patient profile 3 will be used. Eileen Smith, is an 73 year old lady, who has had a Thrombotic Cerebrovascular Event. Cerebrovascular event or stroke

Aim: The aim of this work was preparing once daily fast disintegrating tablets to handle easily for adult hypertensive patients who have difficulty in swallowing. Methods: Solid dispersions bisoprolol hemifumarate (SD-BH) was prepared by using EC and HPMC in different ratios. A 3* 22 full factorial design was used to investigate the main formulation parameters (different fillers, binder differ in the molecular weight and different coat type). SD-BH were prepared and characterized by DSC. Disintegration

Oftentimes, Anorexia Nervosa is classified as a psychological disorder and is not viewed as an instigator of communication disorders. Besides the obvious negative consequences of eating disorders, anorexia can cause an onset of dysphagia. Anorexia is a terrible disease and the annual death rate is approximately 12 times higher than the death rate of all causes of death among females ages 15 to 24 (Holmes, Gudridge, Gaudiani, & Mehler, 2012). Severe anorexia Nervosa encompasses a plethora of medical

Oropharyngeal dysphagia is the difficulty of transferring food from the mouth to the pharynx, which initiates the swallowing process. This type of dysphagia occurs in the pharynx and upper part of the esophagus. The phase of swallowing that is affected is initiating a swallow, and then propelling the bolus through the pharynx and into the esophagus. Treatment for dysphagia is extremely important to prevent malnutrition, dehydration, obstructing the airway, and pneumonia. Occupational therapy identifies