Trace aspiration of one or more consistencies ... No change in diet is required. 2 Mild dysphagia—oropharyngeal dysphagia present, which can be managed by specific swallow suggestions.

Lateral view first Best able to detect aspiration 4. Sequence of pathophysiologies ... regarding treatment strategies or to remember that oropharyngeal and esophageal stage dysfunctions may ...

Oral chlorhexidine application is beneficial in reducing oropharyngeal colonization and nosocomial pneumonia. Cardenosa Cendrero and colleagues [20] found that over 70% of mechanically ventilated ...