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Swallow Study Orders: Quick Reference for Providers

July 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Conflicting information can be confusing for providers, resulting in writing incorrect or incomplete orders for patients when it comes to swallow studies. This very brief summary provides an easy, quick-to-read summary you can share with providers in order to improve the accuracy of their orders. Covers clinical swallow exam, MBSS/VFSS, FEES, and the esophagram.
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Counseling Parents of Children with a Pediatric Feeding Disorder

July 31, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
When counseling a caregiver or family regarding a child’s feeding or swallowing issue, it is vital to understand that feeding is individualized to each family unit. It is often a core activity of familial bonding, passing of tradition, and love between family members, therefore requiring a family-centered approach.
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The Cranial Nerves and the Swallow

July 4, 2024 by Megan Berg.
This visual handout describes the function of each cranial nerve related to swallow and what can be expected if this nerve is damaged.
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Common Autoimmune Diseases and Dysphagia

June 30, 2024 by Ashley Zhinin.
Autoimmune diseases can cause dysphagia when the body’s immune system attacks healthy cells, organs, and tissues involved in the swallowing process. This handout provides basic information on fifteen autoimmune diseases that can affect swallow function.
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