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    Dysphagia Best Practices

    by Cathy Parkes April 30, 2021

    Best practices for patients with DYSPHAGIA: Sit patient in upright position (High-fowler's). Lightly stroke chin/throat to promote swallowing. Teach patient to tuck their chin towards their chest when swallowing. Thicken thin liquids.

    Best practices for patients with DYSPHAGIA:

    • Sit patient in upright position (High-fowler's).
    • Lightly stroke chin/throat to promote swallowing.
    • Teach patient to tuck their chin towards their chest when swallowing.
    • Thicken thin liquids.
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