Pediatric Dysphagia: Etiologies, Diagnosis, and Management is a comprehensive professional reference that delves into the intricate world of pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders. Ideal for pediatric specialists, this essential guide explores disorders stemming from abnormalities in the function and/or structure of the airway and digestive systems. Given the complexity, multiple clinical specialists are often involved in evaluating and managing affected children.
This authoritative text features significant contributions from experts in pediatric dysphagia, including the Interdisciplinary Feeding Team at Cincinnati Children’s Medical Center. These professionals provide an in-depth look at their roles in the diagnosis and management of dysphagic children, emphasizing the importance of a multidisciplinary model of care for optimal outcomes.
Pediatric Dysphagia is meticulously divided into five parts:
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- Part I: Offers an overview of the embryologic development of aerodigestive structures, neural organization related to swallowing, and oral motor development. It also discusses various etiologic categories and genetic disorders linked to feeding and swallowing issues.
- Part II: Focuses on clinical and instrumental assessment, including the roles of the interdisciplinary feeding team, diagnostic tests, and the management of issues in neonatal intensive care units.
- Part III: Covers a wide range of treatment strategies and interventions tailored for children with various feeding disorders.
- Part IV: Introduces evidence-based practice, highlighting strategies in managing dysphagia.
- Part V: Explores the role of ethics in healthcare, particularly in treating dysphagic children.
Authors:
Jay Paul Willging (Author)
Edition:
1st
Publication Date:
November 30, 2019
