The Adult Dysphagia Pocket Guide: Neuroanatomy to Clinical Practice

Second Edition

Yvette M. McCoy, Tiffani Wallace

Details: 227 pages, B&W, Spiral Bound, 4.5" x 8"

ISBN13: 978-1-63550-771-3

Release Date: 08/08/2025

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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

Contents

Preface for the First Edition
Preface for the Second Edition
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Reviewers of the First Edition

Chapter 1. Basic Neurophysiology Review
Why Should Clinicians Care?
Quick Definitions
Neural Control of Swallowing
Cranial Nerve X Divisions
Motor Speech Performance and Swallowing
References

Chapter 2. Anatomy and Physiology
Muscles of the Swallow, Action, Innervation, and Clinical Relevance
Muscles of the Tongue
Muscles of the Soft Palate
Extrinsic Muscles of the Larynx
Intrinsic Muscles of the Larynx
Muscles of the Pharynx
References

Chapter 3. Lab Values in the Management of Dysphagia
Why Should Clinicians Care?
Part 1. Nutrition
Part 2. Blood Chemistry Lab Values
Metabolic Waste Filtering Tests, Electrolytes, and Metabolites
Glucose
Respiratory Markers
Coagulation Testing
References

Chapter 4. Medications and Dysphagia
Why Should Clinicians Care?
Disease States Associated With Dysphagia
Common Medications That Can Induce Dysphagia
Medications That Can Cause Esophageal Injury
Miscellaneous Medications That Can Cause Dysphagia
Medications That Can Impact Swallowing by Symptom
References

Chapter 5. Assessment of Dysphagia
Screening Tools
Clinical Swallowing Evaluation (CSE)
The Swallowing Cranial Nerves
Outcome Measures
Choosing an Instrumental Assessment
Endoscopy vs. Fluoroscopy
Compensation vs. Rehabilitation
Continuum of Care
Summary
References

Index

Authors

Yvette M. McCoy

Yvette McCoy, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, is an Assistant Professor of Speech-Language Pathology in the College of Health at Moravian University. She currently holds her board certification in swallowing and swallowing disorders. Her clinical and research interests include swallowing neurophysiology and rehabilitation of the impaired swallowing mechanism. Dr. McCoy has numerous peer-reviewed publications and has presented her work at both local and national and conferences as an invited speaker. She has volunteered her time on various committees for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, American Board of Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders, and the Dysphagia Research Society.

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Tiffani Wallace

Tiffani Wallace, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, has been treating patients with dysphagia for over 15 years. Tiffani has worked in various facilities, including schools, hospitals, outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), and is currently working in Home Health. Tiffani received her Board Certification in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (BCS-S) in 2012. Tiffani is the owner of Dysphagia Ramblings and has maintained her blog and social media presence since 2010. She is the author of the app iScreen Aphasia and Dysphagia2Go through SmartyEars and coauthor of the Dysphagia Therapy app through Tactus Therapy. Tiffani has presented multiple webinars for SpeechPathology.com and Northern Speech Services. She is a mentor and has provided content for the Medical SLP Collective. Tiffani has also traveled and presented to various companies throughout the United States. She recently became a Certified Nutrition Coach and enjoys educating others on nutrition.

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