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White Papers
Steele M, et al.
The Use of the MBSImP™, VARIBAR, and IDDSI Framework for Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Assessment
Publications
Martin-Harris B, et al.
The American College of Radiology
Additional Resources
VARIBAR
Benefits Flashcard
A quick summary of the benefits of standardization with the use of VARIBAR products.
VARIBAR
Reimbursement Guide
VARIBAR Reimbursement Resource Kit—Indications, coding, payment rates, billing, submitting charges, ordering, and more
Mixing Instructions for
VARIBAR THIN LIQUID
VARIBAR THIN LIQUID (barium sulfate) for oral suspension—Mixing and reconstitution instructions
Fluoroscopy Bibliography
Literature Review—A bibliography of some key studies on fluoroscopy for swallowing disorders.
INDICATIONS AND USAGE | IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
VARIBAR® (barium sulfate)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:
For Oral Administration. This product should not be used in patients with known or suspected perforation of the GI tract, known obstruction of the GI tract, high risk of aspiration, or hypersensitivity to barium sulfate products. Rarely, severe allergic reactions of anaphylactoid nature have been reported following administration of barium sulfate contrast agents. Aspiration may occur during the modified barium swallow examination, monitor the patient for aspiration.
INDICATIONS AND USAGE | IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
VARIBAR® (barium sulfate)
Indications and Usage:
VARIBAR® THIN HONEY (barium sulfate) oral suspension, VARIBAR® NECTAR (barium sulfate) oral suspension, and VARIBAR® THIN LIQUID (barium sulfate) for oral suspension, are indicated for use in modified barium swallow examinations to evaluate the oral and pharyngeal function and morphology in adult and pediatric patients. VARIBAR® HONEY (barium sulfate) oral suspension and VARIBAR® PUDDING (barium sulfate) oral paste are indicated for use in modified barium swallow examinations to evaluate the oral and pharyngeal function and morphology in adult and pediatric patients 6 months of age and older.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:
For Oral Administration. This product should not be used in patients with known or suspected perforation of the GI tract, known obstruction of the GI tract, high risk of aspiration, or hypersensitivity to barium sulfate products. Rarely, severe allergic reactions of anaphylactoid nature have been reported following administration of barium sulfate contrast agents. Aspiration may occur during the modified barium swallow examination, monitor the patient for aspiration.
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Please consult full Prescribing Information for VARIBAR HONEY here, for VARIBAR THIN HONEY here, for VARIBAR PUDDING here, for VARIBAR NECTAR here, and for VARIBAR THIN LIQUID here.
VARIBAR is manufactured by E-Z-EM Canada Inc., for E-Z-EM, Inc., a subsidiary of Bracco Diagnostics Inc., Monroe Twp., NJ 08831.
VARIBAR is a registered trademark of E-Z-EM, Inc.