Sakamoto Swallowing Mechanism Model
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Learn the mechanism of swallowing, and practice practical way of preventing miss-swallowing!
This Swallowing Mechanism Model is a medical teaching equipment that was developed with the purpose of helping helpers learn the mechanism of swallowing and the proper method of preventing swallowing disorders (miss-swallowing) when giving assistance in eating.It should help prevent pneumonia caused by swallowing disorders which is often overlooked in caring for the elderly.
Mouth care:
- The tongue is soft and able to pull out. Can have swallowing drills, study the tongue and muscles surrounding the mouth, and practice absorption.
- Neck angle (head angle) can be bent about 15° forward and about 45° backward.
- Can comprehend the relation between neck angle (head angle) and movement of windpipe / esophagus.
(M163)
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Study the mechanism of swallowing
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Learn what causes miss-swallowing
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Study proper posture when eating and its relation with bed angle
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Study neck angle (head angle) and its relation with miss-swallowing
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Practice emergency care when food gets stuck
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Swallowing drills and practice in giving mouth care
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Learn how to insert tube through nose, and the intermittent tube eating method
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Study internal mouth absorbency
| SKU | M163 |
| Brand | Sakamoto |
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