Score | Main findings | |
---|---|---|
6 | Handling of secretions/Saliva | Penetration or Aspiration |
5 | Puree consistency | Penetration/aspiration without or insufficient protective reflex |
4 | Penetration/aspiration with sufficient protective reflex | |
4 | Liquids | Penetration/aspiration without or insufficient protective reflex |
3 | Penetration/aspiration with sufficient protective reflex | |
2 | Soft solid food | Penetration/aspiration or massive residues in valleculae or piriforms |
1 | No penetration/aspiration and no more than mild to moderate residues in valleculae or piriforms |