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The Trigeminal Nerve

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout is for patients who have lost sensory or motor function of the fifth cranial nerve. The handout features simple anatomy/physiology of the trigeminal nerve, including the alveolar nerves, lingual nerves, and buccal nerves.
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The Right to Refuse to Eat

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This is targeted towards family members and staff and describes the neurological processes involved in eating/drinking, how medical professionals can rule out barriers to oral intake (such as dysphagia), the risks of feeding in the face of refusal, considerations for artificial nutrition and hydration, and a brief description of hospice services.
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The Masako Dysphagia Exercise

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
Handout featuring instructions and evidence base for the Masako exercise to improve pharyngeal wall strength for patients with dysphagia.
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The Hypoglossal Nerve

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout handout describes the hypoglossal nerve anatomy and function and describes how damage to the hypoglossal nerve may affect the tongue.
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The Effortful Swallow

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout provides the evidence base for the effortful swallow as well as information for when this strategy may be useful and how to successfully complete it.
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Signs, Symptoms, and Management of Trismus

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout is for patients who are experiencing complications after treatment for head and neck cancer. The handout describes the condition of trismus, its causes and effects on the patient, as well as massages, exercises, and stretches to use in therapy.
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Sialorrhea (Drooling)

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout describes the particular challenges of sialorrhea, or excessive salivation, brought on by various conditions in the adult population. The first page describes the condition and its causes. The second page offers an explanation of treatment options.
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Shaker Swallow Exercise

December 26, 2021 by Megan Berg.
This handout includes information about how to complete the shaker exercise as well as visual anatomy to describe how the exercise is attempting to strengthen suprahyoid swallow muscles.
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