Clinical Management of Swallowing Disorders
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| Rating | : | 4.75 (551 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1597564907 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 410 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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It is a difficult task to cover such a broad topic as dysphasia evaluation and management succinctly, but the authors do this well. This is not just a textbook, but a comprehensive package of knowledge to allow the reader to consolidate and improve his/her understanding of swallowing disorders and teach others from the provided resources." --Nadia Ashraf, BMedSci (Hon), DA (SA), MRCS, DOHNS, ENT & Audiology News, (September 2014) The Clinical Management of Swallowing Disorders; 3rd edition, by Thomas Murry and Ricardo Carrau, is set apart from other dysphagia texts by its unflagging adherence to a clinical focus on the management of swallowing disorders. --Nathan Gonik, MD, Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology, (2012)"This is a comprehensive and readable text on swallowing
. Ricardo L. He has published more than 100 papers, abstracts and book chapters and has been a guest lecturer at more than 100 national and international meetings. Carrau, M.D., is Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Neurosurgery, Director of the Maxillofacial Trauma Service, Director of the Consult Service, and Director of the Tracheotomy and Swal
The essential aspects of dysphagia management are presented in a format that both beginners and clinicians needing a practical update on dysphagia will find useful. The third edition addresses clinical issues in a concise way, provides handy tabular information, and offers practical treatment options for a wide variety of swallowing problems with medical, surgical and behavioral treatment models. The Clinical Management of Swallowing Disorders offers the practicing clinician a reference text of the procedures for the management of swallowing disorders.. This third edition of Clinical Management of Swallowing Disorders is a core textbook that addresses the needs of those who will treat swallowing disorders as well as those clinicians who currently treat swallowing disorders in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes and in private outpatient clinics. The text focuses on treatment of swallowing disorders and avoids long discussions on the causes and complications of many neuromuscular diseases and neurological conditions that result in dysphagia. The diagnosis and treatment of swallowing disorders continues to evolve into a major medical discipline that traverses multiple medical specialties, especially speech-language pathologists and otolaryngologists
Elizabeth said Great Introduction. Great introduction book into dysphagia. Limited information on research and therapies.. Good information K. Howell This textbook was required for one of my wife's classes. She says it has a lot of good information; but, could be expanded on a little. She does, however, intend to keep this book after she graduates.. Maribel Salas said Great!. Great delivery time and the book was in good condition! The book has meet all of my needs so far we will see how it helps through out the semester!