Laura Michael, Author at Dysphagia Cafe

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http://www.dysphagiasupplies.com

Laura Michael has a degree in Nutrition from the Ohio State University and over a decade of experience working in the healthcare food industry. She is the owner of Dysphagia Supplies Direct and Dysphagia Solutions where she offers hands-on training and education (with CEUs) for patients and healthcare professionals. She is the author of the training manual and cookbook: “Cooking for Someone with Swallowing Problems”. Laura is on the executive board of the National Foundation of Swallowing Disorders.

Making holiday meal safer for those with swallowing difficulties

Laura Michael - November 23, 2014

The perfect puree day

Laura Michael - June 4, 2014

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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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