In the name of Allah the Merciful

Assessing and Treating Dysphagia: A Lifespan Perspective

Debra M. Suiter, Memorie M. Gosa, B07ZP5S2V9, 1626232148, 1638531498, 9781626232143, 9781638531494, 978-1626232143, 978-1638531494

10 $

English | 2019 | Original PDF | 45 MB | 408 Pages

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The definitive educational guide on the diagnosis and management of dysphagia across the full age continuum

Dysphagia presentation and treatment differs at various stages of life. Assessing and Treating Dysphagia: A Lifespan Perspective 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.

Key Highlights

  • Anatomy and physiology of swallowing, and compensatory, postural, and rehabilitation strategies
  • Adult  and pediatric specific chapters on swallow screenings, clinical  evaluations, and technologies such as videofluroscopic, fiberoptic  endoscopic, and high-resolution manometry
  • Pediatric-specific dysphagia related to premature birth, craniofacial syndromes, congenital heart disease, and cerebral palsy
  • Adult-specific  dysphagia related to neurodegenerative disease, stroke, traumatic brain  injury, head and neck cancer, esophageal disease, pulmonary disease,  and end of life

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.