Indicated for patients with dysphagia, as identified by a Speech and Language Therapist (SALT), who have advised on the stage of thickened fluids.
Thick and Easy® Clear
Nutilis® Clear
Thick and Easy® Clear (126g tin)
Nutilis® Clear (175g tin)
The Speech and Language Therapist will inform GPs of the required consistency in terms of IDDSI descriptors after an assessment. If a different quantity is required a clinical reason should be stated.
Indicated for patients with dysphagia and disease related malnutrition (see ACBS indicators above)
Powder milk shakes are not suitable for patients with severe or end stage kidney failure (CKD Stage 4-5), or for patients with Stage 3B CKD who have hyperkalaemia or have hyperphosphatemia.
Changes in temperature of pre-thickened drinks could affect consistency
Semi-solid Dessert
Fresubin® 2 kcal Creme (IDDSI Level 4, Extremely Thick)
250kcal, 12.5 g protein, 28g carbohydrate, 9.57g fat per 125g