Endoscopy

Question 1

What are the advantages of VP endoscopy relative to fluoroscopy?

Answer 1

Can be performed repeatedly, can be performed by SLP, can be done at speech clinic, less expensive, better clarity, no radiation

Question 2

What is the technical name for using endoscopy to look at the nasopharynx?

Answer 2

Nasopharyngoscopy

Question 3

What equipment is needed for nasopharyngoscopy?

Answer 3

At least a scope and a light source. Ideally also a camera for the score, an external mic., and a monitor for viewing

Question 4

What age can nasopharyngoscopy be used with children?

Answer 4

As young as 3 (need to be able to repeat short sentences without crying)

Question 5

What should be completed prior to the procedure?

Answer 5

Giving the client info (for kids can be coloring pages), performing perceptual evaluation to guide what is tested during endoscopy, infection control, use of nasal anesthesia/ decongestant

Question 6

What are the advantages of flexible fiberoptic nasopharyngoscopy?

Answer 6

Better view of lateral walls,

can view angle of levator attachment.

Minimally invasive, more widely available, less expensive

Question 7

Which procedure is used most frequently?

Answer 7

Nasopharyngoscopy used much more than videofluoroscopy