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Rosenbek Scale
J.C. Rosenbek et al.: 8-Point Penetration-Aspiration Scale
| Point No. | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. | Material does not enter the airway. |
| 2. | Material enters the airway, remains above the vocal folds, and is ejected from the airway. |
| 3. | Material enters the airway, remains above the vocal folds, and is not ejected from the airway. |
| 4. | Material enters the airway, contacts the vocal folds, and is ejected from the airway. |
| 5. | Material enters the airway, contacts the vocal folds, and is not ejected from the airway. |
| 6. | Material enters the airway, passes below the vocal folds, and is ejected into the larynx or out of the airway. |
| 7. | Material enters the airway, passes below the vocal folds, and is not ejected from the trachea despite effort. |
| 8. | Material enters the airway, passes below the vocal folds, and no effort is made to eject. |