Table 1 Summary of the rheological parameters of the samples (±95% confidence interval).
From: The Importance of Extensional Rheology in Bolus Control during Swallowing
Sample No. | Thickener | Thickener Concentration % | Shear Viscosity at 50 s−1 (mPa.s) | Max. Extensional Viscosity (Pa.s) | IDDSI Level Leftover volume (mL) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | RTC | 0.71 | 76 ± 6 | 1.175 ± 0.044 | IDDSI Level 1 3.82 ± 0.11 |
2 | ThickenUp | 3.62 | 69 ± 19 | Too low | IDDSI Level 1 2.22 ± 0.34 |
3 | RTC | 1.18 | 116 ± 1 | 1.985 ± 0.116 | IDDSI Level 2 4.62 ± 0.15 |
4 | ThickenUp | 4.35 | 125 ± 11 | Too low | IDDSI Level 2 7.33 ± 0.47 |
5 | RTC | 2.61 | 301 ± 2 | 5.925 ± 0.354 | IDDSI Level 3 9.22 ± 0.13 |
6 | ThickenUp | 4.86 | 328 ± 30 | Too low | IDDSI Level 3 8.82 ± 0.16 |
7 | RTC | 5.60 | 724 ± 32 | 34.58 ± 5.448 | IDDSI Level 4 (fork drip test) |
8 | ThickenUp | 5.34 | 725 ± 68 | 0.410 ± 0.020 | IDDSI Level 4 (fork drip test) |
9 | Hehongchun | 4.97 | 529 ± 18 | 5.842 ± 0.759 | IDDSI Level 3 9.76 ± 0.05 |
10 | Hehongchun | 9.21 | 1222 ± 102 | 24.41 ± 3.302 | IDDSI Level 4 (fork drip test) |
