Table 5 Functional oral intake scale [18]
1 | Nothing by mouth (NPO) |
|---|---|
2 | Tube dependent with minimal attempts of food or liquid |
3 | Tube dependent with consistent oral intake of food or liquid |
4 | Total oral diet of a single consistency |
5 | Total oral diet with multiple consistencies, but requiring special preparation or compensations |
6 | Total oral diet with multiple consistencies without special preparation, but with specific food limitations |
7 | Total oral diet with no restrictions |