Predictive value of accumulated oropharyngeal secretions for aspiration during video nasal endoscopic evaluation of the swallow

From: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology | Date: May 1, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

The purpose of this prospective study was to investigate the predictive value of oropharyngeal secretions by use of 5-point and modified 3-point secretion scales for aspiration of food or liquid and diet recommendation outcomes. One hundred consecutive patients and 4 control subjects participated. The 5-point secretion severity scale correlated highly to aspiration (Spearman's [rho] = .516, p < .0001) and to diet recommendation outcomes (Spearman's [rho]=.72, p < .0001). Patients who received tube feedings were more likely to demonstrate a higher secretion level than patients who ...

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