Dysphagia :: ACGNN :: clinical practice guideline

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Dysphagia

Dysphagia in the context of caring for the acutely ill older adult refers to disordered eating as a result of disruption in the swallowing process. Dysphagia can be a serious threat to a patient's health because of the risk of aspiration pneumonia, malnutrition, dehydration, weight loss, and airway obstruction.

For the latest clinical practice guideline on dysphagia, please contact awestervelt@providencehealth.bc.ca.

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Acute Care Geriatric Nurse Network

British Columbia's Clicical Nurse Specialists in Geriatrics, Gerontology, Geropsychiatry, Geriatric Rehabilitation, and Nurse Continence

Dysphagia