Fw: [Dysphagia] Vfss/mbss preparation

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There is no need to fast and no need to deny food before the study unless as suggested with children who dont want to swallow the"nasty tasting stuff".

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From: Melinda/ScottP <msvmsv@swbell.net> 

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> From: Melinda/ScottP 
> To: "Clarke-Goertz, Kim (PAPHR)" 
> Sent: Wednesday, August 2, 2006 12:02:41 PM 
> Subject: Re: [Dysphagia] Vfss/mbss preparation 
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> At Scottish Rite Hospital in Dallas, we just ask them not to eat breakfast--in 
> the hopes that the hungrier they are, they will be more willing to eat "our 
> foods". Our pt. population is pediatric. Our studies are scheduled for 8 and 9 
> in the morning. 
> Melinda Valentine, M.S., CCC-SLP 
> Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist 
> Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children 
> 214-559-7855 
> msvmsv@swbell.net 
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> From: "Clarke-Goertz, Kim (PAPHR)" 
> To: dysphagia listserv 
> Sent: Wednesday, August 2, 2006 11:23:56 AM 
> Subject: [Dysphagia] Vfss/mbss preparation 
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> Hi All, 
> What do your facilities say to patients in preparation for modifieds/videos? 
> E.g., do they ask them to fast for x number of hours prior? Just wondering 
> what the general consensus on preparation is. 
> I have never had anyone refrain from anything oral or enteral prior to a 
> study, but the radiology tech/mgr just emailed me stating we should have 
> patients fast for 12 hours prior to the procedure. 
> What say you all to this? 
> Thanks, 
> Kim 
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