ASHA Learning Pass

This collection of three SIG 13 articles offers a comprehensive look into recent research in pediatric dysphagia assessment and management. In the first article, Julian Bergen Smith and colleagues' qualitative investigation delves into the practices of hospital-based speech-language pathologists regarding the use of the side-lying position during modified barium swallow studies for infants. Next, Britt F. Pados and colleagues’ research focuses on the flow rates of bottle nipples with different thicknesses of barium and infant formula. Finally, Leann Schow Smith and colleagues' article addresses the unique challenges and considerations of conducting videofluoroscopic swallow studies with pediatric patients. Collectively, these articles provide valuable insights and practical recommendations for clinicians working with at-risk infants and children in various clinical settings.

Learning Outcomes
You will be able to:

• Explain the variability in the use of the side-lying position during modified barium swallow studies
• Describe the differences in flow rates between bottle nipples used with different thicknesses of barium and infant formula
• List the critical considerations and techniques for effectively conducting videofluoroscopic swallow studies with pediatric patients

Assessment Type
Self-assessment—Think about what you learned and report on the Completion Form how you will use your new knowledge.

Articles in This Course

1. Speech-Language Pathologists' Use of Side-Lying Position in Infant Modified Barium Swallow Studies: A Qualitative Investigation by Julian Bergen Smith, Cynthia O'Donoghue, and Rebecca Jones, published in SIG 13, Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2024
2. Flow Rates of Bottle Nipples/Teats With Different Thicknesses of Barium and Infant Formula by Britt F. Pados, Katherine Engstler, and Kayla Hernandez, published in SIG 13, Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2024
3. Facilitating Pediatric Patients During Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Studies by Leann Schow Smith, Kristin Brinker, Courtney E. Jones, Melanie Hanny Ray, Helene M. Taylor, Rachel Turner Gardiner, and Tina M. Sauer, published in SIG 13, Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2024