|
6
|
Handling of secretions/Saliva
|
Penetration or Aspiration
|
|
5
|
Puree consistency
|
Penetration/aspiration without or insufficient protective reflex
|
|
4
|
Penetration/aspiration with sufficient protective reflex
|
|
4
|
Liquids
|
Penetration/aspiration without or insufficient protective reflex
|
|
3
|
Penetration/aspiration with sufficient protective reflex
|
|
2
|
Soft solid food
|
Penetration/aspiration or massive residues in valleculae or piriforms
|
|
1
|
No penetration/aspiration and no more than mild to moderate residues in valleculae or piriforms
|
