Case study Eating in side lying facilitates rehabilitation in neurogenic dysphagia

A 26 year old man who had sustained a traumatic head injury aspirated when fed in the upright position By contrast when fed in the side lying position swallowing improved and there was no aspiration Implications for management are discussed

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Published in:Brain injury 1997-01, Vol.11 (2), p.137-142
Main Authors: Drake, W., O'Donoghue, S., Bartram, C., Lindsay, J., Greenwood, R.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:A 26 year old man who had sustained a traumatic head injury aspirated when fed in the upright position By contrast when fed in the side lying position swallowing improved and there was no aspiration Implications for management are discussed
ISSN:0269-9052
1362-301X
DOI:10.1080/026990597123737