Swallow Assessment Flashcards
1
Q
Structure of swallow assessment
A
Inspect
CN (5,7,9)
assess actual swallow
2
Q
Within inspect of a swallow assessment, what are we looking at (4)
A
Posture (any assymetry)
hear / see any secretions
Lips symmetrical
Tongue (stick tongue out)
3
Q
Checking CN in swallow assessment
A
Open Jaw and move side to side (5)
Puff cheeks + show teeth (7)
Offer gag reflex (9)
4
Q
Assessing swallow in a swallow assessment
A
Work from cracker => thickened fluid => Water
Feel laryngeal apparatus move up and down
After each swallow get them to say Ah to assess if its ben cleared
5
Q
What further investigations are needed in swallow assessment
A
SLT + ENT surgeon review
Barium swallow / videofluroscopy
