Oral Care and Indirect Stimulation

Question 1

Oral Care serves as

Answer 1

stimulation techniques and clearing of oral cavity; increases initiation time for swallow

Question 2

Bolus Stimulation

Answer 2

• Carbonation
• Temperature
• Bolus Viscosity and Volume Variation Trials
• Menthol
• Flavor

Question 3

Thermal Tactile Stimulation

Answer 3

• Cold laryngeal mirrors- need sterilization
• Cold, sour, metal stimulation combination
• Apply to faucial arches 5-10 times
• Effects are only noted when stimulated and do not carry over

Question 4

Kinesiotape- CN 5 Therapy

Answer 4

• Increase subcutaneous blood flow, facilitates weak muscles and relaxes tense muscles
• Place over and under lips and work with tape on
• Tongue depression lips, spoon stripping, straw drinking

Question 5

Straws

Answer 5

• Straw Sucking/Therasip Swallowing Trainer/Cocktail Straws
• Can vary straw size up and down with different viscosities