Chin-down posture effect on aspiration in dysphagic patients

Volume: 74, Issue: 7, Pages: 736 - 739
Published: Jul 1, 1993
Abstract
Use of the chin-down posture during swallowing has been reported to reduce the occurrence of aspiration in some dysphagic patients. This study measured four pharyngeal dimensions in 30 neurologically impaired patients who aspirated before the swallow because of a delay in triggering the pharyngeal swallow, 15 for whom the posture eliminated aspiration and 15 who aspirated despite the chin-down position. Patients who did not benefit from the...
Paper Details
Title
Chin-down posture effect on aspiration in dysphagic patients
Published Date
Jul 1, 1993
Volume
74
Issue
7
Pages
736 - 739
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