Please enable JavaScript.
Coggle requires JavaScript to display documents.
Dysphagia (Pathophysiology (Aspiration, Difficulty or pain in swallowing…
Dysphagia
Pathophysiology
Aspiration
Difficulty or pain in swallowing caused by lesions
Stricture of the upper digestive tract
Disturbances in the nervous or mascular control of swallowing
Sensation that food or liquid is lodged in the upper digestive tract
Symptoms
Having pain while swallowing
Being unable to swallow
Drooling
Being hoarse
Medication
Analgesia
Antacids
Proton pump inhibitors
Botox
Causes
Achalasia
Diffuse spasm
Nursing intervention
Maintain hydration with intravenous infusion
Give nothing orally until dysphagia is controlled
Definition
Difficulty in swallowing foods or liquids