A Systematic Process for Weaning Children With Aspiration From Thickened Fluids
Authors
Wolter NE, Hernandez K, Irace AL, Davidson K, Perez JA, Larson K, Rahbar R
Publication
JAMA Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
Date
January 2018
Conclusions
“Patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia and aspiration should be gradually weaned off of thickened fluids. The systematic weaning process (SWP) uses small incremental steps to gradually reduce the amount of thickener. Using this method, most children tolerated a reduction in thickeners and a thin-fluid diet. The SWP presents a safe and effective way of gradually returning children to a more normal diet.”