Ch 8: Dysphagia Flashcards
1
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Dysphagia
A
impaired swallowing
2
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Anatomy includes
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- tongue (sweep the airways)
- pharynx (throat)
- epiglottis (protects airways)
3
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4 phases of swallowing
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- Anticipatory (food enters mouth)
- Oral (chewing)
- Pharyngeal (tongue pushes food back)
- Esophageal (food goes down tube)
4
Q
Mastication
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act of chewing, break down w/saliva,
5
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Bolus
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ball of food saliva forms to allow for swallowing
6
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Degluttation
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where swallow begins
7
Q
Aspiration
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food or liquid enters the airways
8
Q
how many muscles involved in swallowing?
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20 muscles
9
Q
4 parts used for protection of pharynx?
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1) epiglottis
2) True VF’s
3) False VF’s
4) ary-epiglottis folds
10
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Symptoms of Oral dysphagia
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- coughing or choking w/swallowing
- difficulty initiating swallowing
- food sticking in the throat
- drooling
- unexplained weight loss
- change in dietary habits
- recumbent pneumonia
11
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Esophageal Phase
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- peristaltic wave
- lower esophageal sphincter
- Gastroesophageal reflux
12
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Esophageal Dysphagia
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symptoms are the same but the food feels like it is sticking to the chest instead.
