[Dysphagia] Silent aspiration

[OdonneK at doh.health.nsw.gov.au (Kimberley ODonnell)]

I agree that cervical auscultation is extremely useful in detecting
silent aspiration in many but not all people.   Wouldn't be without it.
Kim     

Kimberley O'Donnell
Speech Pathologist - BAppSc MSPAA CPSP
Royal Rehab. Centre Sydney
ph:(02) 9808 9210 or (02) 9807 1144 - pager 48
59 Charles Street   RYDE   NSW 2112

>>> Pat Buen <patbuen@telus.net> 10/11/2005 2:56:15 pm >>>
As Debbie states, however my last bedside test (b/4 VFSS if needed)
includes
cervical auscultation and a good assessment of  lung status.
Pat
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> It's SILENT aspiration. It can't be determined at bedside. You may
have
> reason to suspect it, but it CAN NOT be determined by a clinical
evaluation.
>
> Debbie
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