Lip closure : oral receipt and containment; ability to suck (intraoral pressure)
Tongue movement: receipt of bolus, preparation of bolus, control and transport of bolus, clearance
Pharyngeal swallow response: Occurs? Appears timely, delayed
Laryngeal rise: Occurs? Appears brisk or sluggish?
Number of swallows per bolus: One or several? May indicate pharyngeal clearance
Voice quality: immediately prior to bolus presentation and after swallow; also monitor for later changes
Cough/throat clear: present or absent
Length of meal: Timely or prolonged?
Patient complaints: What? When?
Friday, October 26, 2007
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Great read thaanks
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