Recently, I performed a swallow evaluation on a patient who had sustained a brainstem stroke. It was a Sunday morning, and he had been admitted to our hospital sometime the night before. The patient was…
One of the hardest things that rehabilitation therapists must do is deliver bad news:“Your swallow isn’t safe, and you may become ill.”“Your husband will not be able to take care of himself without considerable assistance.”“We…
I remember clearly the very first patient I treated for COVID-19 in our hospital.She would turn out to be the first of many.“Lisa” was a retired pediatrician, very active and fit prior to her admission…
Pause a moment and think about the social activities you enjoy. Now ask yourself—how many of them involve eating or drinking? There’s a good chance that many or all of your favorite occasions include food…
Human beings essentially have two jobs to do when we swallow.First, we have to move food and liquid through the mouth and the pharynx, past the airway, and into the esophagus and stomach. Second, we…
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