This flow sheet/decision tree helps differentiate and help with decision making between a FEES vs MBSS in the pediatric population and explores common pitfalls.
Two evidence-based solution-focused activities with a handout for clients experiencing health challenges that aids in constructing solutions instead of focusing on problems.
Conflicting information can be confusing for providers, resulting in writing incorrect or incomplete orders for patients when it comes to swallow studies. This very brief summary provides an easy, quick-to-read summary you can share with providers in order to improve the accuracy of their orders. Covers clinical swallow exam, MBSS/VFSS, FEES, and the esophagram.
When counseling a caregiver or family regarding a child’s feeding or swallowing issue, it is vital to understand that feeding is individualized to each family unit. It is often a core activity of familial bonding, passing of tradition, and love between family members, therefore requiring a family-centered approach.