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Rosenbek Scale
J.C. Rosenbek et al.: 8-Point Penetration-Aspiration Scale
Point No. | Description |
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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. |