The procedure typically involves a team of healthcare professionals, including a radiologist and a speech-language pathologist (SLP). Hereâs what to expect:
The patient is seated in an upright position. Various food and liquid textures mixed with barium are provided for the patient to swallow. The X-ray machine captures video images of the barium as it moves through the mouth, throat, and esophagus. The SLP may use different strategies during the study, such as changing head positions or using specific swallowing techniques, to assess their impact on swallowing.
