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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.
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.
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.
30 wrz 2018 · Swallow studies should be ordered when a child has: Signs and symptoms of swallowing dysfunction and we suspect aspiration. A child is at high risk for aspiration. Or we need more information on the stages of swallowing to assist with diagnosis and a treatment plan.
In clinical assessments, we use chart review, parent report, oral mechanism exam, cranial nerve exam, and food/liquid trials to assess a child’s swallowing safety and feeding competence.
17 lis 2019 · This chapter provides an introduction to pediatric VFSS, including indications for instrumental swallow evaluation, purposes, advantages and limitations of VFSS, and the role of the speech-language pathologist (Table 17.1).
This article will focus on instrumental studies of swallowing physiology used in the diagnosis and management of swallowing dysfunction and aspiration. Therapeutic strategies to improve airway protection during swallowing will also be described.
