Barium swallow

other severe forms may result in fatalities (Leboulanger & Garabedian, 2011). Depending of the severity, diagnosing laryngeal cleft requires multiple diagnostic methods implements such as, functional endoscopic evaluation of swallow (FEES) and/or modified barium swallow (MBS). However, both FEES and MBS do not account for all levels of swallowing and may produce normal results when there may be a problem. Therefore, specialists have deemed the gold standard for the diagnosis as microlaryngoscopy

Hiatal Hernia The protrusion of an organ, typically the stomach, through the esophageal opening in the diaphragm (large dome-shaped muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen) that allows a portion of the stomach to move up into the chest cavity. A hiatal hernia occurs when a part of the stomach pushes upward through the diaphragm, usually when a weakened muscle tissue allows the stomach to bulge up through the diaphragm. The diaphragm normally has a small opening called the hiatus, through

estimated nutritional needs were 2100 kcal and 75-90g protein per day. Mr. T was 15% below ideal body weight for his height. Mr. T was referred to a SLP where he received a modified barium swallow study (MBS). The MBS showed that the Mr. T presented with severe dysphagia with delayed triggering of the pharyngeal swallow, reduced pharyngeal peristalsis and aspiration of liquids during the study.

1. What is a radiographer and what are some specific duties of a radiographer? A radiographer is a very important person. They are a health professional that uses x rays to produce radiographs of their patients to help the doctor diagnose the patient’s medical conditions (Inside Radiology, 2016). A radiographer is a very broad term though, and can be a variety of things. From X rays for pictures, CT for scans, MRIs, ultrasounds, and many more. There are a lot of specific duties for a radiographer

Learning from Experience C.S. Lewis once said, “Experience: that most brutal of teacher. But you learn, my God do you learn.” I agree with Lewis because everyone can pick up a book, read a few pages and say that I have learned. But only few can state that I have learned from an experience. Luckily, I was given the opportunity to become one of those who have learned from experience by observing a technologist. While observing, I was able to gain knowledge that I never thought I would achieve. Through

* Question 1 2 out of 2 points | | | Which sound is normal to elicit when percussing in the seventh right intercostal space at the midclavicular line over the liver?Answer | | | | | Selected Answer: |    Dullness | Correct Answer: |    Dullness | Response Feedback: | The liver is located in the right upper quadrant and would elicit a dull percussion note. | | | | | * Question 2 2 out of 2 points | | | Which structure is located in the left lower quadrant of

Imaging technology is the visual representation of a body part, such as an organ, for the purpose of a medical diagnosis. Nowadays, technologies such as X-Rays, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and ultrasound are used everyday for medical analysis. X-Rays are very useful because they can penetrate through different materials to give an image of the interior of the body. MRI use strong magnets to create an image of a body part, while ultrasound imaging uses sound waves. Bone, muscle and fat absorb

Everything was normal and calm until the storm hit. A storm of anxiety, emotions, stress, and aggravation. It was a flood of overwhelming feelings that I had no clue how to manage. Imagine, one day, not being able to do all the regular things you once did. For a period of time, your life. February 14, 2015, I woke up and everything seemed normal. My mom came into my bedroom to wake me up so I could begin getting ready for school. When I woke up, there was an indescribable pain in my stomach. Debilitating

violation of ASHA’s first principle. Another possible solution might be educating the patient in a different way to make sure she fully understands what is occurring. For example, the speech therapist may actually show the patient her modified barium swallow study to see the aspiration. This presentation of information in a different modality or a second opinion from another therapist may help the client fully understand what is occurring and the potential

Ulcerative colitis, one of the two most chronic inflammatory bowel diseases that causes distresses to the digestive system. Not as severe as Crohn’s disease but similar, ulcerative colitis is the inflammation of the colon and rectum, which affects the inner lining of the intestinal wall. Due to the inflammation and irritation caused by colitis, it can result in ulcers being produced in the large intestine. Ulcerative colitis can affect both men and women; however, affects women slightly higher than