Assessing and Treating Dysphagia (eBook)

<p><strong><em>The definitive educational guide on the diagnosis and management of dysphagia across the full age continuum</em></strong></p><p>Dysphagia presentation and treatment differs at various stages of life. <cite>Assessing and Treating Dysphagia: A Lifespan Perspective</cite> reflects significant knowledge and pearls from esteemed adult and pediatric swallowing disorders experts. Debra Suiter and Memorie Gosa have compiled a book of unique depth and breadth with contributions from communication science experts including speech-language pathologists and physicians. The textbook provides comprehensive coverage of swallowing disorders from birth to old age, including clinical, professional, and cultural ethical considerations.</p><strong><p>Key Highlights</strong><ul><li>Anatomy and physiology of swallowing, and compensatory, postural, and rehabilitation strategies</li><li>Adult and pediatric specific chapters on swallow screenings, clinical evaluations, and technologies such as videofluroscopic, fiberoptic endoscopic, and high-resolution manometry</li><li>Pediatric-specific dysphagia related to premature birth, craniofacial syndromes, congenital heart disease, and cerebral palsy</li><li>Adult-specific dysphagia related to neurodegenerative disease, stroke, traumatic brain injury, head and neck cancer, esophageal disease, pulmonary disease, and end of life</li></ul></p><p>This is the only textbook on the market featuring complete coverage of the diagnosis and management of dysphagia across the lifespan. With content following Master's-level course curriculum, this is essential reading for graduate students as well as practicing clinicians in the fields of otolaryngology and speech language pathology.</p><p>This book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on <a href='https://medone.thieme.com'>https://medone.thieme.com.</a></p>