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Page 1 of 2. What Is Free Water Protocol? For Providers The free water protocol allows patients who are NPO or on thickened liquids to have ice chips/ Guidelines water between meals when following specific guidelines. The free water protocol is not appropriate Patient is allowed to drink water between for all patients. A speech language pathologist will meals and 30 minutes after meals. determine if a patient is a good candidate for the Oral care must be done prior to consuming protocol and will help implement the guidelines. water. Research on the water protocol tells us: Patient should sit upright and use appropriate swallowing strategies.
Page 1 of 2 What Is Free Water Protocol? For Providers The free water protocol allows patients who are NPO or on thickened liquids to have ice chips/
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