Investigation of a Free Water Protocol
Primary Objective
This is a prospective, randomized study between a thickened-liquids-only protocol or FWP to compare quality of life, patient oral hygiene, aspiration pneumonia/pneumonitis, and other positive and adverse outcomes. Participants will be chosen from UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies.
Details
Age
Adult
Eligibility
Acute stroke diagnosis OR Trauma patients being cared for by Trauma & Acute Care Surgery (TACS) providers.
AND
Current orders for restricted or thickened liquids
>18 years of age
Ability to control their own airway (i.e. airway adjuncts not needed, SpO2>90%)
Locations
Medical Center of the Rockies
Principal Investigator
Emily Main
Study ID
Protocol Number: 22-0465
Categories
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