dysphagia

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what is dysphagia?

difficulty swallowing

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three causes of dysphagia

decreased muscle strength and function, impaired dental status, neurological conditions (stroke, dementia)

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what screening can be done to determine if pt has dysphagia?

water-swallowing test

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what is the water-swallowing test?

Giving a teaspoon of water (assess for choking, gurgling of water) then give 60mL of water and assess how they do with that.

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three interventions for dysphagia?

Speech-language referral, chin-tuck maneuver (make swallowing more effective), upright positioning, diet modifications (thickened liquids)