Table IX. FEES: information for the logopedist.
Information | Event | Endoscope |
Adequacy of the oral phase | Premature spillage | High position |
Subjective perception of the bolus | Pooling in vallecule (hypopharynx) | High position |
Site trigger | Pre-swallowing Inhalation | High position |
Glottic closure | Intra-swallowing Inhalation | Low position |
Site, amount and management of the pooling | Post-swallowing Inhalation | High position |
Effectiveness of manoeuvres and postures | Protection for the low respiratory tract | High position |