Thickened Liquid- Nectar thick, honey thick, pudding thick PDF

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Different types of liquid for a dysphagia patient. Nectar thick, honey-thick, and pudding thick. How to administer these liquids....

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What is thickened liquid? Nectar Thickliquids Liquidgives us better Honey Thick Liquid Thickened control of the liquid in Honey Thickthe Liquid Nectar-thick are easily our mouth. liquids These liquids help slow down flow are rate slightly thicker thank nectar pourable. of liquids which lessens the chance of liquid going into thick liquid, lessinto pourable our airway or the wrong pipe. Liquids that go our like honey, and drizzle from These are thicker than water airway end up in our lungs. Liquids in our lungs can a cup or bowl. and canlung drinkinfection. through a cause nipple, cup, or straw but Example- Thick milkshake. require more effort to drink than thinner liquids.

P P t T u Some example: Yogurt that is smooth like pudding, smooth cooked cereal

Some example: Tomato juice, peach nectar, pear nectar, apricot nectar

How to mix using Thick-it?  Pour 4 fl oz. of cold or hot liquid into a glass.  Slowly add level measured thickener to liquid, stirring with fork or whisk as you pour.  Stir briskly until thickener has dissolved.  Before serving, let water and juices stand for at least 1 minute Desired Consistency Nectar Thick Liquid

Per 4 oz. liquid If using packet- Pour 1 packet nectar consistency (4.5 gm packet) into 4 oz. liquid If using spoon- 4 teaspoon into 4 oz. liquid

Honey Thick Liquid

If using packet- Pour 1 packet of honey consistency (4.5 gm packet) into 4 oz. liquid If using spoon- 5 teaspoon into 4 oz. liquid

Pudding Thick Liquid

If using packet- Pour 2 nectar consistency packet (4.5 gm each) into 4 oz. liquid

If using poon- 6 teaspoon into 4 oz. liquid Note: 3 teaspoon = 1 Tablespoon...