Description
| Product ID: | 9781626232143 |
| Product Form: | Multiple-component retail product, part(s) enclosed |
| Country of Manufacture: | US |
| Title: | Assessing and Treating Dysphagia |
| Subtitle: | A Lifespan Perspective |
| Authors: | Author: Debra M. Suiter, Memorie M. Gosa |
| Page Count: | 408 |
| Subjects: | Audiology and otology, Audiology & otology, Speech and language disorders and therapy, Speech & language disorders & therapy |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating The definitive educational guide on the diagnosis and management of dysphagia across the full age continuumDysphagia presentation and treatment differs at various stages of life. Assessing and Treating Dysphagia: A Lifespan Perspective reflects significant knowledge and pearls from esteemed adult and pediatric swallowing disorders experts. Debra Suiter and Memorie Gosa have compiled a book of unique depth and breadth with contributions from communication science experts including speech-language pathologists and physicians. The textbook provides comprehensive coverage of swallowing disorders from birth to old age, including clinical, professional, and cultural ethical considerations. Key HighlightsAnatomy and physiology of swallowing, and compensatory, postural, and rehabilitation strategiesAdult and pediatric specific chapters on swallow screenings, clinical evaluations, and technologies such as videofluroscopic, fiberoptic endoscopic, and high-resolution manometryPediatric-specific dysphagia related to premature birth, craniofacial syndromes, congenital heart disease, and cerebral palsyAdult-specific dysphagia related to neurodegenerative disease, stroke, traumatic brain injury, head and neck cancer, esophageal disease, pulmonary disease, and end of lifeThis is the only textbook on the market featuring complete coverage of the diagnosis and management of dysphagia across the lifespan. With content following Master's-level course curriculum, this is essential reading for graduate students as well as practicing clinicians in the fields of otolaryngology and speech language pathology. This book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com. The definitive educational guide on the diagnosis and management of dysphagia across the full age continuum Dysphagia presentation and treatment differs at various stages of life. Assessing and Treating Dysphagia: A Lifespan Perspective reflects significant knowledge and pearls from esteemed adult and pediatric swallowing disorders experts. Debra Suiter and Memorie Gosa have compiled a book of unique depth and breadth with contributions from communication science experts including speech-language pathologists and physicians. The textbook provides comprehensive coverage of swallowing disorders from birth to old age, including clinical, professional, and cultural ethical considerations. Key Highlights
This is the only textbook on the market featuring complete coverage of the diagnosis and management of dysphagia across the lifespan. With content following Master''s-level course curriculum, this is essential reading for graduate students as well as practicing clinicians in the fields of otolaryngology and speech language pathology. This book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com. |
| Imprint Name: | Thieme Medical Publishers Inc |
| Publisher Name: | Thieme Medical Publishers Inc |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2019-12-11 |
