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Dyphagia Evaluation
DISCHARGE SWALLOW GUIDELINES Patient: ________________________________ SOLID CONSISTENCY : No food by mouth Dysphagia I Dysphagia II Dysphagia III Regular LIQUID CONSISTENCY: Pudding thick liquids Honey thick liquids Nectar thick liquids Thin liquids No liquids … read more
Information to help provide adequate oral care for patients by nursing
Aspiration pneumonia and aspiration pneumonitis can easily be confused. Learn how to better decipher between the two.
Dysphagia diets are for individuals with difficulty swallowing. Dysphagia Level I, 2, and 3 with examples of food that is recommended.
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) is a diagnositic procedure used to diagnose and manage swallowing disorders. Sample Fiberoptic Endocscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) Protocol More information coming soon!
A video swallow study is also called a Modified Barium Swallow study (MBS) and is a test used by speech-language patholosgists to assess and treat dysphagia. It is basically an x-ray taken multiple times to form a ‘video’ of the swallow process. It is performed by speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in conjunction with a radiologist or… read more
TRACHEOSTOMY AND VENTILATER DEPENDENT PATIENTS Terms used for the trach and/or vent dependent patient: Artificial Airway An artificial airway may be needed if a patient is unable to move air into and out of the lungs effectively. It is indicated to maintain a patent, or open, airway. Artificial airways are also necessary when a patient… read more
Dysphagia and the normal swallow Dysphagia is difficulty moving food from the mouth to the stomach. The term can also be expanded to include behavioral, sensory and motor acts used for the preparation of swallowing. This may include awareness of the eating situation and recognition of the food. It can be due to impaired coordination,… read more
