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Choosing Between FEES and MBSS: A Guide for Providers

Choosing Between FEES and MBSS: A Guide for Providers

by Language Fundamentals | Jul 9, 2024 | FEES Testing, Skilled Nursing Facilities

When it comes to evaluating swallowing disorders, selecting the right instrumental exam is crucial. Two primary methods are Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) and Modified Barium Swallow Study (MBSS). Both have strengths, making them valuable tools...
The Hidden Value of Mobile FEES

The Hidden Value of Mobile FEES

by Language Fundamentals | Feb 6, 2024 | FEES Testing, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Speech Language Pathology

Flexible Endoscopic Evaluations of Swallowing (FEES) are an essential component of the diagnosis and treatment of dysphagia. At skilled nursing facilities, one of the many barriers to providing informed, quality care that clinicians face includes access to this...
FEES – A Brief History

FEES – A Brief History

by Language Fundamentals | Feb 1, 2024 | FEES Testing, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Speech Language Pathology

Although Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) dates back to 1988 by Dr Susan Langmore (SLP), Dr Nels Olson (ENT) & Ken Schatz (SLP), it was near impossible to find someone who knew what a FEES was 21 years ago when we at Language Fundamentals...

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