February 2018 PMID 28730738

The effects of aspirated thickened water on survival and pulmonary injury in a rabbit model.

Nogah Nativ-Zeltzer, Maggie A Kuhn, Denise M Imai, Ryan P Traslavina, Amanda S Domer, Juliana K Litts, Brett Adams, Peter C Belafsky

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Peak: 1 in Oct 2019
across 3 sources since Oct 2019

Extended reach

6,228
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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions highlight safety concerns about thickened liquids, mentioning that cornstarch appears deadly while xanthan gum may cause lung inflammation, with words like 'dangerous' and 'serious implications' underscoring the significance. The tone is cautious and somewhat analytical, reflecting recognition of the potential need for changes in clinical care but stopping short of calls for immediate action.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the importance of the findings, with some emphasizing that aspirated thickened water can be dangerous, aligning with the article's conclusions.

InterestModerate interest

Users show moderate interest, often focusing on the safety implications and clinical relevance rather than detailed methodology.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include references to specific lung injuries and survival outcomes, indicating a reasonable level of engagement, but few delve deeply into scientific critique.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the research could influence clinical practices regarding liquid thickening, though the overall perceived impact remains moderate.

Abstract in brief

  • This study compared the effects of aspirating water, xanthan gum (XG) thickened water, and cornstarch (CS) thickened water in rabbits, focusing on survival and lung damage.
  • All rabbits that received cornstarch-thickened water did not survive the study, while all rabbits that got water or xanthan gum-thickened water survived, but those with xanthan gum showed more lung inflammation and swelling.
  • The results suggest that aspirating cornstarch-thickened water can be fatal, and xanthan gum-thickened water may cause more lung injury than water alone, indicating the need for further research into the safety of thickened liquids.]

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Kristen Strader, PhD, CCC-SLP
@KristenWeidner1 · X

“The effects of aspirated thickened water on survival and pulmonary injury in a rabbit model.” https://t.co/41Zqu0JT7x https://t.co/lYg1BaNcoq

Oct 29, 2019 · 3 likes · 572 followers View post →

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Kristen Strader, PhD, CCC-SLP
@KristenWeidner1 · X

“The effects of aspirated thickened water on survival and pulmonary injury in a rabbit model.” https://t.co/41Zqu0JT7x https://t.co/lYg1BaNcoq

Oct 29, 2019 · 3 likes · 572 followers View post →