Alayna Ernster, B.H.S., Author at Dysphagia Cafe

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Alayna Ernster is a Ph.D. student at the University of Florida pursuing a degree in Rehabilitation Science. During the period of 2017-2019, she was mentored by Dr. Ianessa Humbert and her research focused on swallowing physiology and motor learning. Alayna's research focus has since shifted and she is now mentored by Dr. Deidre Pereira from the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology at the University of Florida. Alayna's current research focuses on the value of holistic, biopsychosocial care to improve the quality of life of patients diagnosed with brain cancer and their caregivers. She is also interested in team-based care, implementation science, and the role of religiosity/spirituality in health.

black and white coffee and dysphagia and aspiration

Swallowing Difference vs. Swallowing Disorder: The Power of Perspective

Alayna Ernster, B.H.S. - January 2, 2018

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INDICATIONS AND USAGE:

VARIBAR ® THIN HONEY (barium sulfate) oral suspension, VARIBAR ® NECTAR (barium sulfate) oral suspension, and VARIBAR ® THIN LIQUID (barium sulfate) for oral suspension, are indicated for use in modified barium swallow examinations to evaluate the oral and pharyngeal function and morphology in adult and pediatric patients. VARIBAR ® HONEY (barium sulfate) oral suspension and VARIBAR ® PUDDING (barium sulfate) oral paste are indicated for use in modified barium swallow examinations to evaluate the oral and pharyngeal function and morphology in adult and pediatric patients 6 months of age and older.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:
For Oral Administration. This product should not be used in patients with known or suspected perforation of the GI tract, known obstruction of the GI tract, high risk of aspiration, or hypersensitivity to barium sulfate products. Rarely, severe allergic reactions of anaphylactoid nature have been reported following administration of barium sulfate contrast agents. Aspiration may occur during the modified barium swallow examination, monitor the patient for aspiration.

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