Modified Barium Swallow
Procedure Title:
Modified Barium Swallow
Patient Name:
__________________________________________
Appointment Time:
When:________________________
Date:__________________________
Time:________________________
Where:
You will report to the Radiology registration area on the 1st floor of Cobb Tower, Oconee Regional Medical Center with your doctor’s order. Please report to registration 30 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time.
Purpose :
This x-ray procedure is designed to evaluate the swallowing process of people who are having problems speaking or swallowing food.
Preparation:
There is no special prep for this procedure.
Procedure:
The speech-language pathologist will give you different textured foods that are mixed with a barium contrast in order to be seen on the x-ray. The speech-language pathologist along with the radiologist will evaluate the swallowing function to ensure you are not aspirating.
After Car
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:
You are free to leave and resume normal activities.
The radiologist’s report of the results will be sent to your doctor. Your doctor will discuss the results of the test with you.
Please call (478) 454-3810 (radiology) if you have additional questions.
Reviewed:
11/12/2008
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821 N. Cobb Street Milledgeville, GA 31061, (478) 454-3505