ANATOMY
GASTRO INTESTINAL
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assess for gag reflex
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history of difficulty in swallowing
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Monitoring the weight of the patient for the last 3 months.
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ask the pt to swallow and observe movement of the larynx
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Detailed explanation-1: -A videofluoroscopy assesses your swallowing ability. It takes place in the X-ray department and provides a moving image of your swallowing in real time. You’ll be asked to swallow different types of food and drink of different consistencies, mixed with a non-toxic liquid called barium that shows up on X-rays.
Detailed explanation-2: -Dysphagia can be classified into four categories, based on the location of the swallowing impairment: oropharyngeal, esophageal, esophagogastric, and paraesophageal (Figure 82.1). These four types occur in four separate but continuous anatomic areas.
Detailed explanation-3: -Maintain an upright position (as near 90 degrees as possible) whenever eating or drinking. Take small bites-only 1/2 to 1 teaspoon at a time. Eat slowly. Avoid talking while eating. More items
Detailed explanation-4: -Bedside Swallow Screen. Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow (FEES) Upper Endoscopy. Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS), also known as a Modified Barium Swallow. 21-Sept-2021