THE PATIENT WITH DYSPHAGIA

Updated 6/25

Dysphagia may be caused for a number of reasons.
A stroke, surgical intervention of the head or neck,
Multiple Sclerosis, mechanical ventilation or trauma
may lead to dysphagia.

Please watch the video: Dysphagia

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                               Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Cranial nerve 10 is the vagus nerve and

 is responsible for gagging and swallowing. 

Learn more about: Stroke

Learn more about: ADPIE