SafeStraw Drinking Aid for Dysphagia - Thin Fluids
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- Brand
- Bionix
- Unit Count
- 1.00 Count
- Package Dimensions
- 8.15 x 1.69 x 1.06 inches; 0.32 Ounces
- Item model number
- 1
Key features
- The SafeStraw Drinking Aid helps patients with deficient oropharyngeal or oral motor skills drink safely. Patients with this type of dysfunction have difficulty consuming liquids because of their inability to control the liquid bolus. This difficulty with swallowing is often diagnosed as dysphagia, a condition shared by over 15,000,000 Americans and is treated by SLPs, PTs and Home Nursing Care.
Specifications
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Bionix |
| Unit Count | 1.00 Count |
| Package Dimensions | 8.15 x 1.69 x 1.06 inches; 0.32 Ounces |
| Item model number | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Bionix Health at Home |
| ASIN | B01M59AC37 |
About this product
The SafeStraw provides a limited bolus size by use of a fluid chamber, one way valve, and float. As the patient sucks on the straw, fluid flows through the valve and into the chamber. When the fluid travels through the chamber to the straw, the float rises. After around 6.2ml’s the float reaches the top of the chamber closing it off preventing the patient from receiving more fluid. Once they stop sucking, the float sinks to the bottom of the chamber. This break gives them time to control the liquid bolus and safely swallow. Once the float has reached the bottom of the chamber they can safely draw another 6.2ml’s of fluid. Any standard ¼" drinking straw will fit the tapered end of the SafeStraw device. If straw is too long, simply cut to desired length. This version is for use with THIN liquids
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