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[Dysphagia] Thickened Fluids

Subject: [Dysphagia] Thickened Fluids
From: jpoloway at telusplanet.net (Janet Poloway)
Date: Fri Feb 3 00:42:39 2006

Feb. 2, 2006

I have noted some consistent comments regarding the dehydrating effects of
thickened fluids.
I am interested in the mechanisms employed then to ensure hydration for
those
on thickened regimes and the resultant use of "free" water.

Thks.
Janet

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