Dietary Modifications & Water

Question 1

Solids

Answer 1

• Regular
• Easy to Chew
• Soft & Bite Sized
• Minced & Moist
  -Pureed
  -Liquidized = moderatley thick liquid

Question 2

Liquids

Answer 2

• Thin
  -Slightly Thick
  -Mildly Thick
  -Moderatley Thick
• Extremely Thick

Question 3

Water

Answer 3

-Body is approximately 60% water
- if aspirated, will not cause chemical injury as might be expected with other liquids such as coffee, tea, soda

Question 4

Frazier Free Water Protocol (FFWP/FWP)

Answer 4

Dyspahgia (thickened liquids & NPO) patients are allowed water between meals
- - complete oral care at least 2 times per day
- always complete good oral care before the first meal of the day
- only drink thickened liquids while eating/ do not drink thin water while eating
-Patients must wait 30 minuted after eating to drink thin water
- If appropriate for patient safety, water may only be allowed when requested and in small volumes
- Patients cannot take medications with water
- Use swallowing strategies as needed while drinking water
- Enterally-fed patients may drink water during and directly