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What is one cranial nerve that is involved in swallowing?
Trigeminal (CN V)
In the oral phase of swallowing, what structure does the tongue primarily push the bolus against?
Hard palate
What is one contraindication for a modified barium swallow study (MBSS)?
Reduced alertness
Why is standardization in performing the MBSS emphasized in evidence-based practice guidelines?
It allows comparisons across time, clinicians, and settings, improving diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes
The Penetration-Aspiration Scale (PAS) is an 8-point scale primarily used to characterize what during an MBSS?
The depth and response to airway invasion