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Critical Lab Values in Dysphagia?

by Karen Sheffler | Oct 9, 2015 | Dysphagia Evaluation, Dysphagia Management

Critical Lab Values to Monitor in Dysphagia Evaluations and Treatments by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com “Perfect numbers like perfect men (and women) are very rare.” (by René Descartes, French philosopher and mathematician, with “and... Read More

“No Dysphagia Diet Modification without Standardization!”

by Karen Sheffler | Sep 28, 2015 | Diet Safety, Dysphagia Management, Evidence-Based Practice

Support Dysphagia Diet Standardization by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com ~ Updated 2024 Overview: Back in 2014, on social media, in lectures and in blogs, I was repeating: A global consensus on dysphagia diets, based on evidence, is coming... Read More

Hard Pill to Swallow? Pill Dysphagia

by Karen Sheffler | May 7, 2015 | Difficulty swallowing pills, Drugs & dysphagia, Dysphagia Management, Dysphagia Research Society 2015, Pill Dysphagia

Hard Pill to Swallow: Pill Dysphagia Pill Dysphagia Blog by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com “Hard Pill to Swallow” is a reference to a Bill Lupkin. Listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPSylawZnfk Let’s imagine… A... Read More

To Chin Tuck, or Not to Chin Tuck? That is the Question

by Karen Sheffler | Apr 29, 2015 | Dysphagia Management, Ethics and Evidence-Based Practice, Postural Strategies

To Chin Tuck, or Not to Chin Tuck? That is the Question! Or is it? By Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com Introduction In this article, I will attempt to address the many questions on this hot topic of: Is the chin tuck a universal safer... Read More

Oral Infection Control / Oral Care Procedures

by Karen Sheffler | Sep 15, 2014 | Dysphagia Management, Oral Care and Aspiration Pneumonia, Oral hygiene, Oral Hygiene and Aspiration Pneumonia

Oral Infection Control / Oral Care Procedures for the Dependent Patient © 2014 Karen Sheffler of SwallowStudy.com Perform every shift (before/after meals as needed) Oral Care Tools: Toothbrush (on suction if available), swabs (on suction if available), extra... Read More

Minced & Moist, Level 2 Replaced Dysphagia Mechanically Altered

by Karen Sheffler | May 12, 2014 | Diet Safety, dysphagia diet, Dysphagia Diets, Dysphagia Evaluation, Dysphagia Management, IDDSI

“Minced & Moist, IDDSI Level 5” Diet Replaced “Dysphagia Mechanically Altered,” “Ground,” “Mechanical Soft” by Karen Sheffler, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S of SwallowStudy.com Understanding the Need For Minced & Moist,... Read More