Safe initiation of oral diets in hospitalized patients based on passing a 3-ounce (90 cc) water swallow challenge protocol
Leder SB, Suiter DM, Warner HL, Acton LM, Siegel MD. Safe initiation of oral diets in hospitalized patients based on passing a 3-ounce (90 cc) water swallow challenge protocol. QJM 2011, 105: 257-263. PMID: 22006561, DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hcr193.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdministration, OralAdultAgedAged, 80 and overDeglutitionDeglutition DisordersDietDrinkingFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedProspective StudiesWaterConceptsSpecific diet recommendationsOral dietChallenge protocolDiet recommendationsOvert signsThin liquidsProspective single groupOptimum patient careDysphagia testingAspiration eventsHospitalized patientsSafe initiationCase seriesOral alimentationAcute careTertiary careTeaching hospitalInclusion criteriaMedian volumeIntake informationCare providersPatientsPatient careShort-term successCare