Fluid Thickener

At the moment I am on the hunt for some fluid thickener. They don't have any of that in Thailand and it is really something that we need.

For those that don't know Thickener is something that is put in peoples drinks when they choke or aspirate (fluid goes into their lungs) on normal drinks. Putting some of this into a drink will make the drink thicker and easier to manage. Thus reducing the risk of aspiration and the consequent risk of a chest infection. As speech therapists we assess a persons swallowing function and safety and make recommendations regarding fluid and food consistencies in order to maximise the persons swallow. This is something that I have been involved in over the past few weeks while working at CCD. But we only have a tiny tiny little bit of thickener left from what someone has brought over which makes it a bit harder.

So, today I have been searching for providers of different thickeners and sending them all emails and asking if there is any way to get a supply of thickener for CCD, potentially as a donation. If that doesn't work I will have to look for a way to get some sent here even if it is temporary.

WE NEED THICKENER

xxx Camille