FEES Flashcards
Premature spillage usually occurs with what consistencies?
- Really thin liquids
- Really thick liquids
When do we see the UES open with FEES?
We should not be able to see the UES open with FEES
How can an SLP see with FEES if the patient aspirated?
There may be blue spots on trachea.
What consistency should you administer the patient first during FEES, thin pure or thick pure?
Thin pure before thick pure
Why is a blue dye preferable with FEES?
It needs to contrast, red or yellow will not work.
How much of the blue dye should one use on the consistencies?
One drop of blue dye should be enough.
What do you need with FEES in order to see?
At minimum you need light
How does one know how much of the flexible tube will be placed inside the nose?
Measure tube next to face
How does one manage to place the flexible tube inside the nose?
SLP should insert the tube slowly and stay on floor of the nose
What happens if there is residue in pyriform?
It is concerning.
What do you place on the tube, but not on the camera to prevent irritation and help pass the tube smoothly?
Vaseline
Which consistencies can be tested with FEES?
- thin/thick liquids
- thin pure (apple sauce)
- thick pure (pudding)
- regular (cracker/cookie)
