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- Neonatal
Title - A Third or Fourth Degree Tear During Childbirth
Description - This information is for you if you want to know more about third- or fourth-degree perineal tears (also known as obstetric anal sphincter injury – OASI). It may be helpful if you are a relative or friend of someone who is in this situation. - Nutrition & Dietetics
Title - Extremely Thick (Level 4 Fluid) A Guide to Safer Drinking Using NUTILIS CLEAR
Description - Drinking and swallowing are actions we all take for granted. In reality these are complex but automatic processes which take place many times during the day. These actions may be affected by many different medical problems. Problems with swallowing are known as DYSPHAGIA.Title - Mildly Thick (Level 2 Fluid) A Guide to Safer Drinking Using NUTILIS CLEAR
Description - Drinking and swallowing are actions we all take for granted. In reality these are complex but automatic processes which take place many times during the day. These actions may be affected by many different medical problems. Problems with swallowing are known as DYSPHAGIA.Title - Minced & Moist Diet A Guide to Safer Eating
Description - Chewing and swallowing are actions we all take for granted. In reality these are complex but automatic processes which take place many times during the day. These actions may be affected by many medical problems. Problems with swallowing are known as DYSPHAGIA.Title - Moderately thick (Level 3 Fluid) A Guide to Safer Drinking Using NUTILIS CLEAR
Description - Drinking and swallowing are actions we all take for granted. In reality these are complex but automatic processes which take place many times during the day. These actions may be affected by many different medical problems. Problems with swallowing are known as DYSPHAGIA.Title - Nutrition for Wound Healing
Description - To heal pressure sores and wounds, it is important to eat foods which promote this process. Energy, protein, minerals and vitamins are particularly important nutrients in the wound healing process. Poor nutrition can compromise wound healing and impair our immune systems meaning we are more likely to pick up infections.Title - Pureed Diet A Guide to Safer Eating
Description - Chewing and swallowing are actions we all take for granted. In reality these are complex but automatic processes which take place many times during the day. These actions may be affected by many different medical problems. Problems with swallowing are known as DYSPHAGIA.Title - Regular Diet A Guide to Safer Eating
Description - Chewing and swallowing are actions we all take for granted. In reality these are complex but automatic processes which take place many times during the day. These actions may be affected by many different medical problems. Problems with swallowing are known as DYSPHAGIA.Title - SLIGHTLY THICK (Level 1 Fluid) A Guide to Safer Drinking Using NUTILIS CLEAR
Description - Drinking and swallowing are actions we all take for granted. In reality these are complex but automatic processes which take place many times during the day. These actions may be affected by many different medical problems. Problems with swallowing are known as DYSPHAGIA.Title - Soft & Bite-Sized Diet A Guide to Safer Eating
Description - Chewing and swallowing are actions we all take for granted. In reality these are complex but automatic processes which take place many times during the day. These actions may be affected by many different medical problems. Problems with swallowing are known as DYSPHAGIA.