As. Morgan et Le. Mackay, Causes and complications associated with swallowing disorders in traumaticbrain injury, J HEAD TR R, 14(5), 1999, pp. 454-461
A major complication commonly seen in persons with severe brain injury is s
wallowing dysfunction. The neuropathology leading to impaired swallowing is
discussed. In addition, Other risk factors associated with dysfunctional s
wallowing, such as tracheostomy and the need for prolonged ventilatory supp
ort, are discussed. Within the intensive care environment, the consequences
of impaired swallowing leading to aspiration-a major cause of pneumonia-ar
e discussed.