VFSS Basics
The view used during the videofluoroscopic study
What is lateral?
The most common cause of neurogenic dysphagia
What is a CVA?
Esophagus
The procedure to surgically create a stoma for breathing
What is a tracheotomy?
finish this sentence. Not everything that penetrates is _______________
Aspirated
A location below the epiglottis where residual collects
What is the pharynx? What are the PS?
Patients with PD often p/w this hallmark oral phase symptom
What is reduced tongue control? tongue pumping? lingual tremor?
A sensation in which the patient reports something is stuck in the pharyx or throat
What is globus sensation?
One way valve allowing air to pass over the vf during exhalation, enabling speech
What is a PMV?
When a patient double swallows to clear residual, this is known as a ______________
Compensatory strategy
During the VFSS this should elevate
What is the larynx/hyoid?
Silent aspiration is most likely in patients with this type of neuro impairment
What is sensory damage?
This exam uses barium contrast to assess clearance through the esophagus
What is a barium swallow?
Ventilated patients often experience dysphagia for this reason?
Poor coordination of respiration/swallowing
Swallowing superstar who developed MBSimp
Who is Dr. Bonnie Martin Harris
Scale ranging from 1-8 that quantifies degree of airway invasion
What is the PAS?
In ALS, dysphagia may be c/b this combo of oral and pharyngeal deficits
What are reduced lingual strength and delayed swallow initiation?
A narrowing/constriction of the esophagus, resulting from reflux or scarring
Before placing a PMV, a patient must be able to tolerate this____
What is cuff deflation?
The most common snack that SLPs use and personally avoid
What are pudding and applesauce
When material enters the airway, touches the level of the vf and then is ejected, leaving no residual contrast
what is flash penetration?
This dx is foten associated with sever dysphagia and usually absent pharyngeal swallow
What is a BS CVA?
The outpouching at the pharyngoesophageal junction that can trap food and cause regurgitation
What is a Zenker's Diverticulum
Speaking valves such as the PMV allow for this function
What is phonation? voicing?
A patient's spouse says, "He coughs everytime he drinks water..." - Your brain immediately thinks this:
What is possible aspiration? or impaired AWP