Table 5 - Penetration Aspiration Scale (adapted from Rosenbek et al. 1966)
From the following article
How to perform video-fluoroscopic swallowing studies
Gary D. Gramigna
GI Motility online (2006)
doi:10.1038/gimo95
| Category | Score | Descriptions |
|---|---|---|
| No penetration or aspiration | 1 | Contrast does not enter the airway |
| Penetration | 2 | Contrast enters the airway, remains above vocal folds; no residue |
| 3 | Contrast remains above vocal folds; visible residue remains | |
| 4 | Contrast contacts vocal folds; no residue | |
| 5 | Contrast contacts vocal folds; visible residue remains | |
| Aspiration | 6 | Contrast passes glottis; no subglottic residue visible |
| 7 | Contrast passes glottis; visible subglottic residue despite patient's response | |
| 8 | Contrast passes glottis ; visible subglottic residue ; absent patient response |
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