Eating in side-lying facilitates rehabilitation in neurogenic dysphagia

Brain Inj. 1997 Feb;11(2):137-42. doi: 10.1080/026990597123737.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brain Damage, Chronic / rehabilitation*
  • Brain Injuries / rehabilitation*
  • Deglutition Disorders / rehabilitation*
  • Enteral Nutrition / psychology
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hemiplegia / rehabilitation
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Motivation
  • Patient Care Team
  • Posture*
  • Treatment Outcome