Modified Barium Swallow

A modified barium swallow study (MBS) is a radiographic study preformed with the speech-language pathologist and pediatric radiology staff to evaluate swallowing issues. 

This study is performed in children who are at risk for aspiration while swallowing, exhibit coughing and choking during liquid intake, or have wet, congested breathing with drinking. 

During the study, the child is positioned in an age appropriate fashion (e.g. chair, high chair, or side-lying) and video images are taken as the individual drinks and/or eats. 

The study evaluates swallow safety, and determines safest consistencies or methods of presentation for oral intake
 

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