Manual for the Videofluorographic Study of Swallowing, Second Ed

Jeri A. Logemann

New edition provides speech therapists with specific procedures for bedside and radiographic assessment of orpharyngel swallowing as well as treatment for swallowing disorders.

Treatment techniques described for application and evaluation in the radiographic study, and sample protocols provided for particular swallowing disorders. Includes techniques for measuring function, effects of treatment, sample reports illustrating assessment of inpatients and out-patients, and more than 75 illustrations for normal swallowing and various disorders.

Includes application and modification of the radiographic study to special populations, including those with developmental delays, head injuries and spinal cord injuries. Includes MBS procedures and its variations, decision making during the study, report and recommendations, and sample reports.

Includes 170 pages, softcover, spiral binding.