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1. Also called Modified Barium Swallow (MBS). 
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<br/>2. Gold standard for evaluation and treatment of dysphagia.
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<br/>3. Different amounts and consistencies of solids and liquids mixed with barium are swallowed while visualizing the anatomy of swallowing.
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<br/>4. If abnormal swallowing is identified, the clinician determines the pathologic causes for dysphagia.
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<br/>5. Compensatory techniques, postures, maneuvers, sensory enhancements, and bolus modifications are attempted to determine methods of safe feeding.
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<br/>6. If no method of safe feeding can be determined, alternative methods of feeding must be considered.


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[[Category:Dysphagia]]
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