Clinical nutrition : official journal of the European Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Inadequate fluid intakes in dysphagic acute stroke.
To investigate the fluid intakes of patients with dysphagic acute stroke and to evaluate the effect of disability, the ward speciality and the type of fluid given on oral intake. ⋯ Fluid intakes in this patient group are insufficient to achieve requirements. Hospital staff must ensure adequate fluid intakes in patients at risk of dehydration, which should include both an adequate prescription and provision of supplementary fluids. Pre-thickened drinks improve oral fluid intake in patients with dysphagic acute stroke on non-specialist wards.