Table 1 Simplified set of normative data for timing measures in reflex normal swallowing (oral final stage + pharyngeal stage + initial esophageal stage) [age range: duration range, sec]
From: Standardization of surface electromyography utilized to evaluate patients with dysphagia
Age groups (y) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Saliva swallow | 18–70: 1.0–5.44 |  | 70+: 1.44–6.24 |
Normal swallow | 18–70: 1.0–5.74 |  | 70+: 2.3–6.7 |
20 cc swallow | 18–70: 1.8–6.2 |  | 70+: 1.8–8.13 |
One swallow while drinking | 18–70: 0.56–2.56 |  | 70+: 0.55–3.0 |
100 cc drinking | 18–60: 6.2–15.4 | 61–70: 5.4–21.4 | 70+: 7.1–28.3 |
# swallows while drinking | 18–40: 4–9 | 41–70: 4–12 | 70+: 4–16 |