Open AccessTutorial on Clinical Practice for Use of the Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing Procedure With Adult Populations: Part 1
Author(s) -
Swallowing Disorders,
Susan E. Langmore,
Donna R Scarborough,
Lisa Kelchner,
Nancy B. Swigert,
Joseph Murray,
Selena Reece,
Trish Cavanagh,
Leah C. Harrigan,
Rebecca Scheel,
Memorie M. Gosa,
Denise K Rule
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
american journal of speech-language pathology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1558-9110
pISSN - 1058-0360
DOI - 10.1044/2021_ajslp-20-00348
Subject(s) - swallowing , documentation , dysphagia , medicine , asha , best practice , medical education , population , protocol (science) , medical physics , speech language pathology , audiology , psychology , physical therapy , computer science , alternative medicine , surgery , pathology , linguistics , philosophy , management , environmental health , economics , programming language
Purpose: Representatives of the American Board of Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (AB-SSD) and American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Special Interest Group (SIG) 13: Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia) developed this tutorial to identify and recommend best practice guidelines for speech-language pathologists who conduct and interpret fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) procedures in adults. This document also includes proposed training needs and methods for achieving competency. Expert opinion is provided regarding indications for performing the FEES exam, potential contraindications, adverse effects and safety, equipment and personal protection, the exam protocol, interpretation and documentation of findings, and training requirements to perform and interpret the exam. Conclusions: This tutorial by the AB-SSD and SIG 13 represents the first update about the FEES procedure since ASHA's position paper and technical report published in 2004. Creation of this document by members of the AB-SSD and SIG 13 is intended to guide professionals who are training for or practicing FEES in the adult population toward established best practices and the highest standards of care.