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As clinicians, we need to identify if an instrumental swallowing assessment is warranted and, if so, which one. Accurate detection and prompt intervention reduce the chances that the child will develop other, dysphagia-induced conditions.
The modified barium swallow study (MBSS) is a widely used videofluoroscopic evaluation of the functional anatomy and physiology of swallowing that permits visualization of bolus flow throughout the upper aerodigestive tract in real time.
1 lut 2018 · The most likely clinical scenario of the infant in this video is a: The videofluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS), also known as a modified barium swallow study, is a form of instrumental assessment of swallow function.
Neonatal dysphagia, or abnormalities of swallowing, represent a major global problem, and consequences of dysfunctional feeding patterns carry over into infancy and toddler age groups. Growth, development, and independent feeding skills are all delayed among high-risk infants.
It can answer specific questions about the presence and extent of swallow dysfunction, safety for feeding, and the effectiveness of therapeutic strategies. Health care professionals in most hospitals understand the need for instrumental swallowing assessments.
17 lis 2019 · This chapter provides a brief overview of videofluoroscopic swallow studies (VFSS) in the pediatric population. Topics include indications for VFSS, relevant anatomy and physiology, the role of the speech-language pathologist, and the role of VFSS in defining...
1 lis 2021 · One study is in the process of standardization and validation of an instrumental assessment protocol for swallowing in bottle-fed infants through VFSS.
