Taste Swallowing

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.SWAL_SAFE

Swallowing: diet {IDDSI level}, liquids {consistency}, precautions {upright/small bites/chin tuck}. No coughing/wet voice/pocketing. Silent-aspiration signs {none}. Intake {adequate}. Skilled swallowing management to prevent aspiration required. Supports Section K; swallow goal {###}. (Nutrition reference.)

.SWAL_WORSE

New/worsening dysphagia: {coughing/wet voice/pocketing} (or {silent-aspiration signs}). Intake held; positioned/monitored; SLP/provider notified; swallow re-eval + diet modification ordered; precautions reinforced; respiratory watch. Reassess {when}. Supports Section K.

.SWAL_EVENT

Aspiration event during a meal: coughing/choking with {color change/congestion}. Meal stopped; positioned/suctioned; SpO₂/lungs assessed; provider notified; chest film ordered; precautions intensified; representative notified. Reassess {when}. (Respiratory reference.)

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