OnlineMedEd: Intern Content - "Dysphagia"

Question 1

Explain Dustyn’s system for whom to call for dysphagia cases.

Answer 1

• Food stuck above clavicle: ENT

* Food stuck below clavicle: GI

Question 2

What signs indicate oropharyngeal causes of dysphagia?

Answer 2

• Coughing

* Gagging

Question 3

Oropharyngeal dysphagia usually results from what cause?

Answer 3

Neuro impairment:
- CVA
- MS
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Question 4

Esophageal dysphagia occurs in two categories: _____________.

Answer 4

motility, obstruction

Question 5

How do you differentiate motility from mechanical esophageal dysphagia?

Answer 5

• Motility: fluid and solids at the same time

* Mechanical: progressive dysphagia

Question 6

Esophageal dysphagia workup should begin with ______________.

Answer 6

barium swallow