You carry out a swallow screening test with Archie which prompts some coughing. The video below shows how to carry out a swallow screening test.
As a result you recommend that Archie is nil by mouth (NBM) that he is referred for a Speech and Language Therapy assessment and has intravenous fluids in the meantime.
Animation showing the normal swallow and Archie’s swallow.
Page last reviewed: 06 Feb 2021
