Ivo Hanza and Jo Puntil with Bill and Kristan discuss the clinical utilization of the modified barium swallow and the importance of standardization.

• Differentiate between a Modified Barium Swallow (MBS) and a traditional esophagram, including their purpose, procedure, and contrast media used.
• Explain the rationale for the nationwide standardization of the MBS procedure, including the role of CMS and the importance of reproducibility.
• Identify the key components of a standardized MBS exam, including the sequence of consistencies and the technical requirement for frames per second.
• Describe the limitations of the MBS study as discussed by the participants.

The content of this program on the Clinical Utilization of the Modified Barium Swallow is intended for healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis and management of swallowing disorders. These individuals include Speech-Language Pathologists, Radiologists, and Referring Physicians.

This program has been submitted for 1.00 hours of Category A CE credit as designated by the International Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists (ISMRT) RCEEM.

Release Date: 07/30/2025 | Expires: 07/30/2026

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