● Weight/Approx. 12kg
● Case size/W77×D41×H40cm
● Accessories/Transparent cover, Pillow, Bolus model with wire, Baby powder, Storage case
● Supervision/Associate Professor Hiromi Obayashi, Toyohashi Sozo University
Product feature video
Product Summary
The “Swallowing Mechanism Model” was developed with the aim of teaching caregivers the mechanism of swallowing and the correct way to assist with meals to prevent dysphagia (aspiration), and to prevent pneumonia caused by dysphagia, which is a blind spot in elderly care.
Features
Can confirm the insertion status of the tube inserted through the nose, while observing the angle.
Can learn the intermittent tube feeding method, while observing the angle
Can grasp the condition of feeding by use of the bolus model.
＊Tube is not included.
The tongue is soft and able to be pulled out. Practice swallowing drills, suction, study the tongue and muscles surrounding the mouth, .
● 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 trachea / esophagus.
Practice
- Study the mechanism of swallowing
- Learn what causes missswallowing
- Study proper posture when eating and its relation with bed angle
- Study neck angle (head angle) and its relation with miss swallowing
- Practice emergency care when food gets stuck
- Swallowing drills and practice in giving mouth care
- Learn how to insert tube through nose, and the intermittent tube eating method
- Study suction in the oral cavity
Key points for eating posture.
Example of proper posture when eating
Bed angle 30° • Neck angle (Head angle) 15°
