(A) The bolus is held between the anterior surface of the tongue and hard palate, in a swallow ready position (end of oral preparatory stage). Normal swallowing of a liquid bolus: Drawings based on a videofluorographic recording. The downfalls of the Sequential Screen are similar to the Integrated Screen, as it requires patients to return for a blood draw and requires access to NT- sonographers. the diagram of swallowing a liquid bolus. A second blood draw occurs during the second trimester and patients are notified of results and offered diagnostic testing if appropriate. If patients screen positive during the first trimester testing, they are notified and offered a diagnostic test, allowing them more time to process results and choose a course of action. Alternatively, Sequential Screening offers high detection rates, early answers, and low false positive rates. Additionally, this test is contingent upon the patient returning for a second blood draw requires access to highly specialized and expensive NT-certifies sonographers. Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA) is a technique used to aid in the diagnosis of osteopenia and osteoporosis. This test has its shortcomings, as the patients have to wait until their 2nd trimester for their results. The patient must then return for a blood draw around 15 weeks gestation for the Quad screen. Additionally, the nuchal translucency (NT) is measured. Go to: ANATOMY Anatomy of structures Understanding the normal physiology and pathophysiology of eating and swallowing is fundamental to evaluating and treating disorders of eating and swallowing, and to developing dysphagia rehabilitation programs. First Trimester Screening: First trimester screening combines ultrasound measurements of the nuchal translucency (fluid filled space at the back of the. Stepwise sequential screening: First-trimester combined screening (nuchal translucency, PAPP-A, and hCG) is used to determine risk patients at high risk are offered invasive diagnostic testing. In the first trimester, blood is drawn to look at PAPP-A (low levels in Down Syndrome) and hCG (elevated levels in Down Syndrome). Babies with chromosomal abnormalities tend to accumulate more fluid at the back of their neck during the first trimester, causing this clear space to be. This scan measures a tiny bit of fluid located behind the babys neck, known as nuchal translucency. This is the ultrasound typically completed at the 12 week mark of pregnancy. Among the many terms you will learn and become familiar with is a nuchal scan.
The Integrated Screen provides the highest detection rate of all the screening tests. Pregnancy is a time when people tend to learn a lot of new terminology.
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