Dysphagia. Part 1: General issues

Autor: Anna Dylczyk-Sommer
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Anaesthesiology Intensive Therapy, Vol 52, Iss 3, Pp 226-232 (2020)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1642-5758
1731-2531
DOI: 10.5114/ait.2020.98074
Popis: Dysphagia is a common problem among ICU patients. The frequency of dysphagia increases with age and sometimes symptoms can be difficult to recognise. But the consequences of dysphagia can be very serious, including aspiration and subsequently aspiration pneumonia. Therefore, knowing mechanisms and symptoms causing dysphagia is very important and should be well recognised. Proper diagnosis allows one to prevent further complications. However, both the diagnosis and treatment can be very complicated, especially among the patients who do not cooperate. In many cases, the implementation of an appropriate nutrition strategy and proper rehabilitation can alleviate the symptoms of dysphagia and avoid the most severe complications.
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