Abstract
A 26-year-old man who had sustained a traumatic head injury aspirated when fed in the upright position. By contrast, when fed in the side-lying position swallowing improved and there was no aspiration. Implications for management are discussed.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Brain Damage, Chronic / rehabilitation*
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Brain Injuries / rehabilitation*
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Deglutition Disorders / rehabilitation*
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Enteral Nutrition / psychology
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Follow-Up Studies
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Hemiplegia / rehabilitation
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Humans
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Male
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Motivation
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Patient Care Team
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Posture*
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Treatment Outcome