Dysphagia and expiratory air flow

Expiratory air flow preserves the freedom of the upper airway from foodway contamination in patients with dysphagia. Valving the tracheostomy cannula, "quad coughing," the Heimlich maneuver, the "supraglottic swallow," and coupling to a ventilator each has a place among the measu...

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Published in:Dysphagia 1993-06, Vol.8 (3), p.266-269
Main Authors: Siebens, A A, Tippett, D C, Kirby, N, French, J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Deglutition Disorders - physiopathology
Deglutition Disorders - prevention & control
Dentistry
Equipment Design
Female
Humans
Larynx - physiopathology
Male
Middle Aged
Pharynx - physiology
Pharynx - physiopathology
Pulmonary Ventilation - physiology
Tracheostomy - adverse effects
Tracheostomy - instrumentation
Ventilators, Mechanical
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Summary:Expiratory air flow preserves the freedom of the upper airway from foodway contamination in patients with dysphagia. Valving the tracheostomy cannula, "quad coughing," the Heimlich maneuver, the "supraglottic swallow," and coupling to a ventilator each has a place among the measures used for treating aspiration.
ISSN:0179-051X
1432-0460
DOI:10.1007/BF01354549