Stages of Swallow
The stage of the swallow that consists of chewing and forming a bolus.
What is the oral preparatory phase of the swallow?
This is an objective measure of all phases of the swallow.
What is the MBSimP?
This is a way to test pureed consistencies.
What is the fork drip test?
NPO stands for this.
What is none per oral?
The phase of the swallow that begins as the bolus reaches the level of the anterior tonsillar pillars.
What is the pharyngeal phase of the swallow?
FEES stands for this.
What is fiber optic endoscopic evaluation of swallow?
Level 4 of IDDSI is this consistency.
What is pureed?
This is a pharyngeal exercise that strengthens tongue base for improved tongue base retraction and improved contact between the tongue base and posterior pharyngeal wall and is also known as a "tongue hold exercise."
What is the Masako?
The phase of the swallow where the formed bolus is moved posteriorly.
What is oral transist/bolus transfer?
This is a clinical bedside protocol that was discussed in class.
What is the MASA?
Level 5 of the IDDSI is this consistency.
What is minced and moist?
This exercise help with opening the pharyngeal esophageal segment, and can be best achieved while lying down.
What is the Shaker exercise?
The stage where the bolus enters the esophagus.
What is the esophageal phase?
This is swallow screening typically conducted by nursing.
What is the 3oz water test?
What is a regular diet?
This is a condition that where a chin tuck would be contraindicated.
What is a Zenker's diverticulum?
I delayed triggering of the swallow reflex often results in this problem.
What is aspiration before the swallow?
These are limitations of a bedside swallow eval.
What is being unable to assess the pharyngeal and esophageal phase of the swallow?
These are the 4 consistencies of thickened liquids.
What are slightly thick, mildly thick, moderately thick and extremely thick?
This is an exercise that is used when there is delayed airway closure.
What is the Supraglottic Swallow or Super Supraglottic swallow?