Test 3 Flashcards
1
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Strengths of MBS
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- “Gold standard”
- Most comprehensive view available
- Follow bolus from oral cavity to esophagus
- Non-invasive
- Vallecula and pyriform sinuses (%) “guess”
- Widely practiced and accepted
2
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Limitations of MBS
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- Radiation exposure
- Unnatural replication of eating (taste & viscosity)
- Positioning may be difficult (e.g. obese; movement disorders, agitation ataxia)
- Staffing and scheduling requirements (Varies by facility: Physician; radiologist; SLP)
3
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Strengths of FEES
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- Objective info when MBS is unavailable
- View mucosal surface
- View post-surgical changes
- Observe laryngeal function/airway protection
- Observe available secretions and dryness
- View events before & after swallow
4
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Limitations of FEES
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- Invasive, uncomfortable/painful
- No set criteria for “mastering” procedure (but MUST have physician on site
- Need to infer disordered physiology of swallow (Epiglottis gets in the way of seeing the actual swallow)
- Can’t see UES/PES function during swallow
- Can’t see esophagus
- White out: epiglottis comes over
- Gunking: secretions on camera
- Anatomy variation can limit view
- Allergy to blue dye (Use green now)
5
Q
List 6 structures you could see during an MBS.
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Hyoid bone, Epiglottis, Valleculae, True vocal folds, Pyriform sinuses, UES/PES
6
Q
List postural changes used in dysphagia therapy.
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- chin tuck
- chin elevation
- head rotation
- head rotation and chin tuck
- lie down
7
Q
List sensory techniques used in dysphagia therapy.
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- carbonated bolus
- sour bolus
- textured bolus
- thermal-tactile stimulation
8
Q
List voluntary controls used in dysphagia therapy.
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- super supraglottic swallow
- supraglottic swallow
- Effortful swallow
- Mendelsohn maneuver
9
Q
List strengthening exercises used in dysphagia therapy.
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- Masake’s technique
- Showa maneuver
- Shaker exercise
- Tongue strengthening
- Range of motion
10
Q
Postural change- Chin tuck:
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- Decreases distance between tongue base and pharynx
- Narrows airway entrance
- Widens vallecula
- Directions: Tuck your chin as close to your chest as possible and swallow
11
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Postural change- Head rotation:
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- Usually used for stroke patients
- Closes weaker side of pyriform sinuses
- Directs food to stronger side
- Pushes VFs together (for extra protection)
- Directions: Chew up your food and when you’re ready to swallow, turn to [weaker side] and swallow
12
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Postural change- Head rotation and chin tuck:
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- For weakness and penetration
- Directions: Chew up your food and when you’re ready to swallow, turn to [weaker side], tuck your chin as close to your chest as possible, and swallow
13
Q
Postural change- Chin elevation:
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- Uses gravity
- Requires rapid triggering of pharyngeal phase
- Need good airway protection
- Directions: Lift chin up and swallow
14
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Postural change- Lying down:
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- Gravity affects residue
- Consider if residue is in pharynx after swallow
- Due to poor laryngeal elevation
- Poor B/L pharyngeal contraction
- Must cough before sitting up (to clear)
- Ex: MS
15
Q
Sensory techniques- Carbonated bolus:
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- alka-seltzer or other
- Increases speed of swallow
- Alternate between carbonated and regular liquid
16
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Sensory techniques- Sour bolus:
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- ½ lemon juice, ½ water/barium
- Increases speed of swallow
- Alternate sour and regular liquids