Handout

The Supraglottic Swallow

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Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

SLP

Diagnosis:

Dysphagia

The supraglottic swallow maneuver requires a person to voluntarily close his/her vocal folds to add an extra layer of protection from aspiration. This material provides information regarding who should use this maneuver, the rationale, prerequisites, and instructions to complete this maneuver. This printable handout 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:

What is the supraglottic swallow maneuver?
Who benefits from the supraglottic swallow?
How does the supraglottic swallow help reduce aspiration risk?

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