3pm on day of admission …
Connie has now had a detailed swallowing assessment by SLT. This is her report:
Speech and Language Therapy Report
Connie Smith
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The safest consistencies for Connie are:
Level 5 foods (minced and moist) and Level 0 drinks (thin) via bolus control cup
Strategies
- Connie needs some assistance with eating and drinking
- Connie requires to swallow twice per mouthful of solid/fluids before taking more into her mouth
- Connie should have level 0 thin drinks provided in a bolus control cup
Positioning
- Connie should sit upright in bed or in a chair in a central position
- Connie is recommended to use a chin tuck posture when triggering her swallow (i.e. tuck her chin down to her chest when she is ready to swallow)
- Connie should remain sitting upright for 30 mins after meals
Equipment
- A 5cc bolus control cup should be provided for all drinks
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Pay careful attention to the facts above as you will be asked about these in later tasks.
Page last reviewed: 10 Apr 2021
