Â© WHO, 2011. Putting on the probe. â¢ The probe should be put on the patient correctly to ensure. the oximeter works correctly. â¢ The oximeter is supplied with a finger probe. For some. oximeters ear probes are also available and are also. described here.
Various types of hospital diets are soft diet, full liquid diet, clear liquid diet and solid diet. Clear liquid diet is given immediately after surgery. Full fluid diet comprises of viscous fluids, in the form of juices, white soups and so on. Soft diet is given after four or five days of surgery or infection.
A more substantial alternative to liquid diets is the mechanical soft diet, which accepts all types of liquids plus purÃ©ed or softened solid foods, such as overcooked pasta, scrambled eggs, bananas and cheesecake. For people who cannot swallow at all, a liquid diet may be delivered to the stomach or intestines through a feeding tube instead.