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Patients recommended for altered diet and fluids on commencement of oral intake
| Patient group | Patients commencing altered fluids (% (n)) | Patients commencing altered diet (% (n)) |
|---|---|---|
| All patients | 21 (39/193) | 76 (145/193) |
| Ward cohort | 36 (33/93) | 70 (65/92) |
| ITU cohort | 7 (7/100) | 81 (81/100) |
| ETT alone | 18 (4/22) | 59 (13/22) |
| Tracheostomy | 4 (3/78) | 87 (68/78) |
ITU = intensive treatment unit; ETT = endotracheal tube
