The entrances into the nasal cavity are the:

You are consulted to evaluate the speech and swallowing function of a patient on mechanical ventilation through a tracheostomy tube. Discuss some essential considerations and components of your bedside evaluation protocol. (Hint: what are you looking for/what tasks do you include/who do you consult with/etc).

What are some dysphagic symptoms you may expect to see in a patient status/post TBI?

Match the dysphagic symptom/side effect with the associated disorder.

Oropharyngeal dysphagia co-occurs with esophageal dysphagia in numerous patient populations.

Myasthenia gravis is a movement disorder that impacts the neuromuscular junction. What are two common signs/symptoms of dysphagia that these patients complain of? What is one compensation/recommendation you could provide?

Match the patient complaint to the associated disorder.

Discuss the benefits of a one-way speaking valve for the improvement of swallowing function in a patient with a tracheostomy tube. (2 points). What are some indications that a patient is appropriate for a one-way speaking valve (1 point).

Esophageal peristalsis paired with gravity promotes normal bolus flow through the esophagus.

In the image below, what sign of dysphagia is the yellow arrow pointing to? [answer1]