CHARACTERISTICS

• The tongue is soft and able to pull out. Can have swallowing drills, study the tongue and muscles surrounding the mouth, and practice absorption.

• Can confirm the condition of the tube inserted through the nose, while observing the angle
• Can learn intermittent tube eating method, while observing the angle.
• Can grasp the condition of eating by use of bolus model.

• 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.

INCLUDE

• 1 Swallowing mechanism
• 1 Transparent cover
• 1 Bolus model with wire
• 1 Talcum powder
• 1 Storage case

Description

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.