Study on viscosity modification of human and formula milk for infants with dysphagia

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Autor(a) principal: Almeida,Mariangela Bartha de Mattos
Data de Publicação: 2017
Outros Autores: Gomes Júnior,Saint Clair, Silva,Jonas Borges da, Silva,Danielle Aparecida da, Moreira,Maria Elisabeth Lopes
Tipo de documento: Artigo
Idioma: eng
Título da fonte: Revista CEFAC (Online)
Texto Completo: http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1516-18462017000500683
Resumo: ABSTRACT Purpose: to analyze the modification of the viscosity of human milk and infant formula. Methods: three studies were performed to assess the viscosity and effect of time on infant formula with a thickener, at concentrations of 2, 3, and 5%, as well as raw and pasteurized human milk at concentrations of 2, 3, 5, and 7% at 37ºC, for 60 minutes. Rice cereal was used as a thickening agent. The viscosity was evaluated using a Ford Cup-type viscometer, and the samples were analyzed at 20-minute intervals. Significant differences were assessed using the ANOVA test. Results: no significant differences in viscosity were observed over time in concentrations of 2, 3, and 5%. There was a difference in the viscosity between human milk and infant formula, in concentrations of 2% and 5%, 2% and 7%, 3% and 5%, and 3% and 7%, independently of the time intervals evaluated. Conclusion: the findings of this study demonstrate the need for different concentrations of the thickening agent for human milk and infant formula. Rice cereal is a suitable therapeutic option for newborns presented with dysphagia in concentrations of 2, 3, 5, and 7%, due to its effect on the viscosity and flow reduction, provided that the feeding time is considered.