Dip a spoon into a liquid and wipe the BACK of the spoon over the tongue Sometimes a slightly thicker such as a smoothie, will stick to the spoon better. Try small amounts of lemon or grapefruit juice on a cotton swab or the back of a small spoon. Whilst the combination of the cold temperature and sour taste often provide greater stimulation of the oral cavity but you should always choose the flavours that the individual prefers. This information is available in Braille, large print and other languages. To request a copy, please ask a member of staff. Reviewed by Readers’ Panel October 2016. Printed December 2016 Review December 2018 Ref: DCS/SLT/0071216 NASOGASTRIC TUBE FEEDING (NGT) PATHWAY YES NO
Dip a spoon into a liquid and wipe the BACK of the spoon over the tongue Sometimes a slightly thicker such as a smoothie, will stick to the spoon better. Try small amounts of lemon or grapefruit juice on a cotton swab or the back of a small spoon. Whilst the combination of the cold temperature and sour taste often provide greater stimulation of the oral cavity but you should always choose the flavours that the individual prefers. This information is available in Braille, large print and other languages. To request a copy, please ask a member of staff. Reviewed by Readers’ Panel October 2016. Printed December 2016 Review December 2018 Ref: DCS/SLT/0071216 NASOGASTRIC TUBE FEEDING (NGT) PATHWAY YES NO
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