Clinical Reference

Determining the Risk of Aspiration

Therapy Insights Member Exclusive
Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

SLP

Diagnosis:

Dysphagia

References:

  • Palmer, P. M., & Padilla, A. H. (2022). Risk of an Adverse Event in Individuals Who Aspirate: A Review of Current Literature on Host Defenses and Individual Differences. American journal of speech-language pathology, 31(1), 148-162.

For healthy people, the protective system within the lungs can stay healthy even with trace amounts of aspiration. For people with dysphagia, there are many factors to consider when determining their risk for aspiration. This resource explores these factors. This printable clinical reference is for speech-language pathologists working with adult patients, covering Dysphagia. Print Resource, US Letter, 1 page. Members can view and print it.

Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:

  • How do I determine aspiration risk in dysphagia?
  • How do I assess airway protection beyond swallow?
  • What factors increase risk of aspiration pneumonia?

Want access to this printable resource and hundreds more? Subscribe to Therapy Insights.

Subscribe to get instant and easy access to handouts, therapy materials, and clinical tools so that you can spend your valuable time doing what you do best: Connecting with your patients and changing lives for the better.

Subscribe now

Already subscribed to Therapy Insights? Log in to access this member exclusive.

Related resources

Handout Avoiding Red Lights: Pacing for Progress Therapy Activity Hockey Play-by-Play: Tracking Changing Information Clinical Reference Talking About Money After Illness or Injury: A Clinical Guide Handout Beyond Exercise: Fun Ways to Stay Active Handout Your Concussion Recovery Roadmap Handout Changes in Speech Fluency After a Neurologic Injury

Related Resources