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[DYSPHAGIA] re: Adult with MR who is NPO with s/s of aspiration with saliva



--- Karen Reed <kar_44060@yahoo.com> wrote:
When he is seated upright in his wheelchair,
> he must have his chest strap and seatbelt in place
> to
> maintain his position because he tends to
> hyperextend.
Since he has other infant reflexes, this arching of
the back at times may very well be a form of Sandifer
syndrome, associated with GER and pain.
See: www. gastroatlas.com
Pediatric - Sandifer syndrome for description and
photos.
Irene.

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