Predictors for Aspriation/Concomitant Factors Flashcards
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Predictors
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- age
- overall health/ oral care
- poor posture
- pharyngeal stasis (residue)
- severe dysphonia
- wet/gurgly voice quality
- reduced volitiation cough
- poor hyolaryngeal excursion (subjective)
- prior history of aspiration pneumonia
- fedding tubes
- trach tubes
- location in hospital
- feeding dependence
- mobiliyt/ immobility status
