Pedia 2 Flashcards
PEDIATRIC SWALLOWING CONDITIONS, ASSESSMENT & INTERVENTION
QUESTION
ANSWER
At what age is dysphagia expected to be observed?
65 years old but can be evident in those as young as 45
What factors of respiration indirectly affect swallowing as people age?
Loss of elasticity in lung tissue plus decreased respiratory capacity and control may indirectly affect swallowing
What factors of aging can affect the oral phase of swallowing?
- Tongue Hyperatrophy
- Sensory changes- decrement in smell and taste
- Ill-fitting dentition
- Jaw biting force decreased
What factors of aging can affect the pharyngeal phase of swallowing?
- Decrease in the connective tissue in the suprahyoid musculature- poor laryngeal excursion
- Duration of airway closure is longer
- Decreased sensitivity in the protective reflexes in the upper airway
It is characterized by the abnormality in the transfer of bolus from the mouth to the stomach and/or interruption in either pleasure of the maintenance of nutrition and hydration.
Dysphagia
What are some signs and symptoms of dysphagia? (Give 5)
- Difficulty in placing food in the mouth
- Inability to control food or saliva in the mouth
- Coughing before/during/after swallow
- Frequent coughing in the end or immediately
after a meal - Recurring Pneumonia
- Weight loss
- Wet and gurgly voice
- Increase in secretions in the pharynx or chest
- Complains of swallowing difficulty
- Restricted volume of oral intake
- Limite range of food in a diet
- Prolonged mealtime duration
- Problems/battles during mealtime
- Family stress due to eating problems
What is the entry of food or liquid or bolus into the airway below the true vocal folds?
Aspiration
What is the entry of food or liquid into the larynx at some level down to but not below the true vocal cords. Entry in the Laryngeal Vestibule?
Penetration
What is the food that is left behind in the mouth or pharynx after the swallow?
Residue
What is the movement of bolus from the esophagus into the pharynx and or from the pharynx into the nasal cavity? What is it its other term?
Backflow (Reflux)
What do you call when the airway closes over and fails to reopen in time for regular breathing to continue after swallow; in infants, this may occur in response to the presence of a material near of the center of the larynx
Prolonged Swallow Apnea
What happens when solid bolus physically blocks the airway which prevents the person from inhaling and exhaling
Choking
How can dyspahgia be classified as?
- By phase
- By etiology
What are common respiratory and cardiac conditions with dysphagia?
- Apnea of the newborn
- Respiratory distress syndrome
- Heart defects
What are common gastrointestinal conditions with dysphagia?
- Tracheoesophageal fistula and esophageal atresia
- Esophagitis
- Food allergies and intolerances
What are common neurologic conditions with dysphagia?
- Microcephaly
- Hydrocephalus
- Birth asphyxia
- Cerebral palsy
- Acquired Brain Injury (Stroke, TBI)
What are common congenital abnormalities with dysphagia?
- CLAP
- Down Syndrome
What are common maternal and perinatal issues with dysphagia?
- Jaundice
- Diabetes
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
What is oral nutrition?
Eating through the mouth
What does NPO mean?
“nil per os” or “nothing by mouth”
What are the reasons for a patient to be considered for tube feeding?
- Patient’s inability to sustain nutrition orally although swallow response is safe
- Requirement for sufficient calories on a short-term bases to overcome an acute medical problem
- Risk for tracheal aspiration if the patient is allowed to feed orally
What is entereal nutrition?
Method of supplying nutrients directly into the gastrointestinal tract
What type of feeding tube is inserted through the nose and into the stomach?
Nasogastric Tube (NGT)
What type of feeding tube is placed directly into the stomach with the assumption that digestive processes are intact and if stomach is not function, it is placed directly into the jejunum of the small intestine?
Gastrostomy (PEG) and Jejunostomy Tube
How does NGT and PEG differ in terms of insertion?
NGT is easy and quick, PEG is invasive
How does NGT and PEG differ in terms of replacement?
NGT is often replaced while PEG is infrequent
How does NGT and PEG differ in terms of tube life?
NGT is up to 1 month, PEG is up to several months
How does NGT and PEG differ in terms of patient acceptance?
NGT has poor patient acceptance while PEG has good patient acceptance
How does NGT and PEG differ in terms of procedure related mortality?
NGT is very low while PEG is 0-2.5%
What is parenteral nutrition? When is it used?
- Bypasses the normal digestion in the stomach and bowl. It is a special liquid food mixture given into the blood through an intravenous (IV) catheter
- Used when gastrointestinal tract cannot be used due to medical complications
What is Peripheral Parenatal Nutrition (PPN)? How long is it used?
● Form of nutritional support delivered through the vein
● Used up to 7-10 days
What is Total Parenatal Nutrition (TPN)? How long is it used?
● A special intravenous (IV) catheter is placed in a large vein in the chest or arm
● Can be used up to 4-6 weeks as necessary
Swallowing therapy is superimposed on _______?
Swallowing therapy is superimposed on continuously adequate nutrition and hydration
*Goal is to outline the best program to maintain nutrition and increasingly improve the patient’s swallowing function
What are the 3 questions that need to be answered for Dysphagia Management?
- What type of nutritional management is necessary?
- Should therapy be initiated and what type (compensatory or exercises, direct or indirect?)
- What specific therapy strategies should be used?
After maintaining nutrition what is the second important factor in dysphagia management? What should be kept at minimum?
Ensuring safety of patient during oral feedings when appropriate; Aspiration should be kept at minimum
What clinical swallow exam can be used for the assessment of safety and efficiency of
swallow?
Massachusetts General Hospital-Swallow Screening Tool (Cohen, 2009)
What are the pre-requisites of oral feeding in Part 1 of MGH-SST that should be observed in a patient?
○ Adequate level of alertness
○ Stable breathing status
○ Ability to sit upright
○ Acceptable oral hygiene
When can the screening progress to part 2 in MGH-SST?
If all parameters in Part 1 are present. Otherwise, NPO
What are the parameters in the second part of MGH-SST? How many points are assigned to each?
○ Tongue movement (1 point)
○ Volitional Cough (1 point)
○ Vocal Quality (1 point)
○ Pharyngeal Sensation (1 point)
○ Water Swallowing (2 points)
What is the passing score for MGH-SST Part 2? What happens when patient receives a failing score?
Pass = 5 or 7 points
If the patient received a point that is below 5,
then he/she’ll continue with NPO
What does IDDSI mean?
International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative
What is the lowest IDDSI level?
Level 0
What are the IDDSI levels and their equivalent consistencies?
Level 0: Thin Fluids
Level 1: Slightly thick fluid
Level 2: Mildly thick (sippable liquid)
Level 3: Moderately thick (Liquidized diet)
Level 4: Extremely Thic Fluid (Pureed diet)
Level 5: Minced and Moist Food
Level 6: Soft & Bite-sized food
Level 7: Normal, regular diet
What are the materials that is used in IDDSI Flow Test?
● 10 mL syringe
● Stopwatch
IDDSI Flow Test Protocol:
1. What should be removed from the syringe?
2. What should you cover the nozzle of the syringe with?
3. The syringe should be filled up to the __ line
4. What should be done simultaneously with starting the stop watch?
5. How long before the nozzle of the syringe is covered again?
- Remove the plunger from the syringe
- Cover the nozzle of the syringe with your finger, making a seal
- Fill the syringe up to the 10 mL line.
- Remove your finger from the nozzle end and start the stopwatch
- At 10 seconds, replace your finger over the nozzle, stopping the liquid flowing
A post-extubation complains of odynophagia (pain) when swallowing liquids. What is the etiology of this condition?
a. Iatrogenic
b. Neurogenic
c. Gastrointestinal
d. Respiratory and Cardiac
Iatrogenic
Which of the following procedures will confirm the presence of clinical aspiration?
a. Swallowing Therapy
b. Clinical Swallowing Evaluation
c. Dysphagia Screening
d. Instrumental Evaluation
Instrumental Evaluation
As a speech-language pathologist, what should be your utmost priority in facilitating oral intake of a patient with dysphagia?
a. Safety and Efficiency
b. Feeding and Diet
c. Compensation and Rehabilitation
d. Nutrition and Hydration
Safety and Efficiency