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Cervical Auscultation

What is Cervical Auscultation?. The use of a stethoscope to listen for the normal/abnormal sounds of swallowing and respiration while ingesting foods/liquids. Can help to detect dysphagia (swallowing disorder), however, CA alone is not reliable and could possibly over detect aspiration. (FEES/FEEST or VFSS)Researchers recommend that CA is used as an adjunct to the instrumental examCan be used to listen for congestionCan be also used as a screening toolIdentifies a swallow better than finge1147

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Cervical Auscultation

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