Dysphagia
CORE Dysphagia Services
Dysphagia Services
FEES is a well established technique that has revolutionized the field of dysphagia diagnostics. FEES is a sensitive, accurate, portable and safe examination that yields clinically useful information relative to swallowing physiology and swallowing safety.
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
Dysphagia is defined as the difficulty of swallowing. It is due to abnormal nerve or muscle control, for example, it is common after a stroke. Dysphagia can compromise nutrition and hydration and may lead to aspiration pneumonia and dehydration.
FEES is a well established technique that has revolutionized the field of dysphagia diagnostics. FEES is a sensitive, accurate, portable and safe examination that yields clinically useful information relative to swallowing physiology and swallowing safety. FEES can be done at the patient’s bedside, in an office, intensive care unit or in a long term care facility in under 20 minutes with regular food and liquid. RehabSource employs clinicians, through our sister company CORE Dysphagia Services, with specialized training as well as many years of experience in this procedure. CORE clinicians have the ability to schedule and complete this procedure quickly to avoid putting the patient at risk and provide caregivers with answers.
Benefits
No limit on the length of time available to diagnose accurately.
Patient is tested with the food and liquid that they consume daily.
No X-Ray exposure or barium-coated food intake.
Patient can be tested in any position, regardless of contracture, posture or cooperation level.
Full-color view of the swallowing structures.
Ability to make recommendations and intervene quickly on behalf of the patient.
