Dysphagia – Cátedra Internacional de Estudios Avanzados en Hidratación

Thickening agents used for dysphagia management: effect on bioavailability of water, medication and feelings of satiety

Dysphagia is the medical term for difficulty swallowing. Thickened liquids are often used in the management of dysphagia to improve bolus control and to help prevent aspiration. A range of starches and gums has historically been used to thicken liquids. Although thickened liquids improve swallow safety, they appear to have a great potential for unintended [...]

By CIEAH - ICASH|2017-05-21T03:16:07+00:00mayo 16th, 2013|Clinical care, Documentos científicos, Hydration status of population groups|Comentarios desactivados

Dysphagia, nutrition, and hydration in ischemic stroke patients at admission and discharge from acute care.

Dysphagia may predispose stroke patients toward undernutrition and hydration. These comorbidities increase patient risks for reduced functional outcome and short-term mortality. Despite this impact, available information on relationships among dysphagia, nutrition, and hydration status in acute stroke is limited and conflicted. This study evaluated nutrition and hydration status in ischemic stroke patients with versus without [...]

By CIEAH - ICASH|2017-05-21T03:16:09+00:00abril 26th, 2013|Cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular function, Documentos científicos, Hydration and health, Stroke|Comentarios desactivados