Jessica Pisegna, PhD-C, MS, MEd, Author at Dysphagia Cafe

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Jessica Pisegna graduated in 2006 from Hamilton College in Clinton, NY with a double major in English Literature and Spanish. After changing careers, in 2013 she was awarded a Masters of Science in Speech and Language Pathology from Boston University. She does research and clinical work at Boston Medical Center. Her research interest is dysphagia, specifically in researching rehabilitation in the adult populations. She is currently in the final stages of her PhD from Boston University’s Sargent College

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Jessica Pisegna, PhD-C, MS, MEd - July 22, 2015

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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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