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Identify risk factors that complicate dysphagia in medically-compromised patients

Describe the elements of clinical assessment of respiratory function as it impacts swallow function

Evaluate three pulmonary clearance mechanisms and their implications for pneumonia risk

Describe effective and non-effective methods for oral hygiene

Discuss the pros and cons of the use of free water with dysphagia patients

Differentiate between normal and disordered swallowing function specific to laryngeal penetration, dwell times, and normal aging

Identify appropriate and non-appropriate candidates for oral and/or pharyngeal exercise

Weigh the ethical implications in regard to dysphagia patients near the end of life

 

 

THE MEDICALLY COMPLEX PATIENT

•Respiratory issues and swallowing

•Cognitive deficits including dementia and mental illness

•Esophageal issues

•Infections

•Cancers

•Medication effects

 

DIAGNOSIS

•Assessing respiration and airway

?respiratory rate

?dyspnea and shortness of breath

?coordination of breathing and swallowing

?respiratory muscle strength

?oxygen saturation

?homeostasis

?cough

•Clinical assessment

•Instrumental assessment

•Assessing aspiration tolerance/pulmonary clearance

?respiratory status

?nutritional status

?oral hygiene

?medical issues

?dependency issues

?cognition

?mobility

?endurance

•Esophageal issues

?GERD

?constipation

?esophageal dysphagia

•Understanding swallow variability

?laryngeal penetration (and aspiration)

?dwell times

?normal aging

?residue

• Case reviews

 

MANAGEMENT ISSUES

•Diet management: texture, thick liquids, water

•Tube feeding: When? Who?

•Improving breathing/swallow coordination

•Exercise: When does it work?

•Oral hygiene strategies

•Cognition

•Managing endurance issues

•Medication administration

• Case reviews

 

END OF LIFE ISSUES

• Dysphagia characteristics
• SLP role in palliative care/end-of-life patients
• Legal and ethical issues

Case discussion

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