By Yvette M. McCoy, Tiffani Wallace

The second edition of The Adult Dysphagia Pocket Guide: Neuroanatomy to Clinical Practice remains a concise, easily portable reference guide designed specifically for the dysphagia clinician. It centers on the clinical application of normal and abnormal swallowing physiology as it relates to cranial nerves, muscles, and innervations. The text merges clinical neurophysiology of the swallow directly to the assessment and treatment of dysphagia to provide quick access to key clinical information and solutions for clinicians as they complete their swallowing assessments.

This book serves as a “quick reference” that answers the need for a practical guide that new clinicians, graduate students, and even seasoned clinicians can carry with them and readily access while they are completing their evaluations. It is a must-have resource for any speech-language pathologist treating dysphagia.

New to the Second Edition

Expanded information on muscle fiber types found in the intrinsic and extrinsic lingual muscles as well as the muscles of mastication

Includes updated references to reflect the most current research and clinical practices

Sturdier new spiral-bound design

Reorganized chapter and tables on cranial nerve exam and swallowing outcome measures

Key Features

Compact, yet portable design

Succinct, yet thorough evidence-based information

Clinically relevant charts and tables make information easy to find

“Clinician’s note” and “research to practice” boxes provide practical and useful tips for clinicians