Series RAD GI OSD Meditech OE Examines esophageal structure and function can also look at gastric emptying small bowel etc Performed by radiologist Indicated when patient presenting with swallowing difficulties especially with solids that point to esophageal ID: 932626
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Barium Swallow/Upper GI
Series
RAD GI
OSD
*
Meditech
OE*
Examines esophageal structure and
function (can also look at gastric emptying, small bowel, etc.)
Performed by radiologist
Indicated when patient presenting with “swallowing difficulties” (especially with solids) that point to esophageal
dysmotility
/GERD
Modified Barium Swallow Study (MBS)/
Videofluoroscopic
Swallow Study (VFSS
)
GI SPEECH MOD SWALLOW
W/RAD
*
Meditech
OE*
Examines the oral and pharyngeal phases of the
swallow
Performed with SLP
Pt. does not necessarily need the “pink chair”
Indicated when bedside assessment and history reveals signs/symptoms of aspiration
NO PREP for the study