18th July 2023

An 85-year-old woman is reviewed on ward round following a stroke involving the middle cerebral artery

An 85-year-old woman is reviewed on ward round following a stroke involving the middle cerebral artery. The nurse looking after the patient reports that she has been coughing and choking when attempting to eat meals. She has recently recovered from an episode of pneumonia following her stroke. She is awaiting a speech and language assessment.

Which is the most appropriate initial diagnostic test to assess this patient’s swallowing?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.