Dysphagia Evaluation And Treatment

This book presents a comprehensive approach to treating dysphagia that has been successfully applied in actual rehabilitation settings. Its main purposes are firstly to equip readers with a strong conceptual understanding of swallowing evaluation and treatment, secondly to provide guidance on the procedure of practical comprehensive dysphagia rehabilitation in real-world settings, and thirdly to update readers on the latest diagnostic and treatment technologies. To do so, it employs the concept of swallowing rehabilitation pioneered at Fujita Health University Rehabilitation. The book is divided into 4 major sections, the first of which introduces readers to the general aspects and the principle of deglutition. In turn, Part II offers clinical approaches to both non-instrumental and instrumental evaluation of swallowing. Part III addresses treatment options in swallowing rehabilitation, especially exercises based on motor learning. Lastly, Part IV highlights three clinical cases demonstrating clinical approaches in dysphagic patients. Readers will find this text useful both as an initial guide and a reference work for assisting clinicians, allowing them to further expand swallowing assessment and treatment, and facilitating the development of swallowing rehabilitation in real-world settings in education and rehabilitation.

Dr. Jeri Logemann's landmark work is a must-have for clinicians working with patients with dysphagia. Discover an in-depth, cohesive approach to the evaluation and treatment of swallowing disorders. Youll review normal swallowing physiology, techniques for screening and evaluation of oropharyngeal swallowing, and procedures for the treatment of dysphagia. The book covers a wide range of populations including those with neurologic disease, sudden-onset neurologic damage, and head and neck cancer. Focusing on clinical problem solving, this book provides the necessary tools to manage adult patients with dysphagia and the knowledge to determine the best methods for assessment and treatment. Its an ideal resource on the topic of dysphagia, showing clear definitions of procedures for students and clinicians alike. This text is well organized, covering normal anatomy and physiology through assessment and treatment, as well as application to special populations. Use it to develop an efficient, effective approach to patient care in the area of dysphagia.

Get a quick, expert overview of the many aspects of the evaluation and management of dysphagia from a team of experts in the field, led by otolaryngologists Drs. Dinesh K. Chhetri at UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine and Karuna Dewan at Stanford University. This practical resource presents a focused summary of today's current knowledge on anatomy and physiology of swallowing, assessment of swallowing, and treatment of dysphagia. It's an easy-to-read, one-stop resource for staying up to date in this high-demand area. Features up-to-date information on assessment of swallowing, including the physical exam, FEES, TNE, MBSS, Barium Esophagram, and HRM. Offers current coverage of dysphagia treatment, including Neurologic Dysphagia; Chemoradiation-induced Dysphagia; Epiglottic Dysfunction; Cervical Osteophytes; Glottic Insufficiency; Cricopharyngeal Achalasia; Zenker's Diverticulum; Dysphagia After Laryngectomy; Esophageal Dysphagia; Eosinophilic Esophagitis; and Swallowing Therapy. Discusses future directions in dysphagia treatment. Consolidates today's available information on this timely topic into one convenient resource.

Implement FEES successfully into your practice! In the 10 years since Dr. Langmore pioneered and described endoscopic technique for evaluating pharyngeal swallowing function, the use of FEES (flexible endoscopy) has grown exponentially. The procedure is used throughout the world, with workshops held to sold-out attendance; demand for training materials continues unabated. Now there is one book that comprehensively covers the role of endoscopy in the assessment and treatment of oropharyngeal dysphagia. Written in step-by-step detail by the creator of the technique, the book gives you all the information you need to implement FEES in your practice. It offers valuable comparisons to other imaging tools, especially fluoroscopy, showing how this portable technique is the most efficient and cost-effective for patients who cannot easily be transported to a hospital. Highlights of the book: Comprehensive review of anatomy/physiology of oral & pharyngeal musculature Provides FEES protocol sheets for complete how-to instruction Shows how to score a FEES examination & possible abnormal findings Demonstrates the use of endoscopy in a wide range of populations infants, children, and geriatric patients, and those with head and neck cancer Lays out rehabilitative & compensatory techniques for each dysphagia problem Summarizes safety data from the three largest clinical studies ever undertaken Includes dozens of "best practice" case studies

This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date description of the diagnosis and management of dysphagia, with particular reference to oral and pharyngeal dysfunction. All aspects of dysphagia are covered, from anatomy and physiology to patient care. Alongside descriptions of a variety of disease entities, signs and symptoms, and treatment approaches, many other relevant topics are addressed, including endoscopic and manometric aspects, malnutrition and dehydration, the psychiatric burden, and features specific to pediatric and geriatric patients. The authors are without exception renowned experts in their field. This book will be of value to all specialists involved in the evaluation and treatment of dysphagia, including ENT surgeons, thoracic surgeons, speech and language pathologists, phoniatricians, gastroenterologists, neurologists, and radiologists.

Accompanying CD-ROM includes: reproducible evaluation forms and samples; case samples; educational materials for patient, family, staff, and physicians; efficacy references for treatment techniques; FEES Report and Sample; information to obtain from chart review; sample letters to physicians; modified barium swallow report and samples; outpatient instrumental exam referral form; suctioning competency validation tool; swallowing questionnaire to provide additional history; resources and references--p. 6.