Etc. Flashcards
Pro of powder thickener
Cheap
Can add to anything
Con of powder thickener
Can’t add to soda or hot liquids
Pro of gel thickener
Once thickened, texture won’t change
Con of gel thickener
Hard to find
Pro of prepared thickener
No prep
Con of prepared thickener
Can get expensive to order
Exercises for dysphagia
Oral motor Laryngeal elevation (AKA: what?) VF closure Shaker Masako maneuver Therabite
Define GER
Movement of partially digested food/acid from stomach into esophagus and/or larynx
Role of LES
Keeps contents in stomach
Relaxes to let food in, contracts to close and prevent regurgitation
hiatal hernia
when part of stomach is pulled up through diaphragm
LPR vs GER
LPR: back flow of stomach contents all way up to larynx
GER: back flow of stomach contents into esophagus
LPR signs/symptoms
hoarseness sinus congestion ear infections excessive mucous halitosis chronic cough and chest congestion
Barrett’s esophagus
cells similar to cells in stomach lining begin to line lower esophagus and can become cancerous
assess GER (7)
RSI VFSE/MBS esophagram UGI EGD pH monitoring manometry
treatment for GERD
behavioral modification
pharmacological intervention
surgery
exercises (DIEZ)
