What liquid foods are good for comatose patients?
May 15, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Jun
Introduction
Comatose patients can consume liquid foods such as porridge, steamed egg custard, and fruit juice. A detailed explanation is as follows: Porridge is a liquid food that is easy to digest, made from rice flour or rice congee. After cooking, it should be mixed with an appropriate amount of water to form a thin, mushy consistency. Steamed egg custard is a liquid food rich in protein and easily digestible; it is prepared by beating eggs into egg liquid, adding an appropriate amount of water or chicken broth, and then steaming until cooked.
Under normal circumstances, comatose patients can consume liquid foods such as porridge, steamed egg custard, and fruit juice. The details are as follows:
1. Porridge
Porridge is a liquid food that is easy to digest, made from rice flour or rice cooked into a粥consistency. After cooking, it is mixed with an appropriate amount of water to form a thin paste.
2. Steamed Egg Custard
Steamed egg custard is a liquid food rich in protein and easily digested. It is prepared by beating eggs into egg liquid, adding an appropriate amount of water or chicken broth, then steaming until cooked.
3. Fruit Juice
Fruit juice is a liquid food that is easy to digest and provides various vitamins and minerals, making it suitable for comatose patients.
In addition to the above foods, milk, soy milk, and similar items may also be consumed. Special attention must be paid to the feeding of comatose patients; only liquid foods that are easy to digest and absorb should be selected to avoid further irritation to the gastrointestinal tract. If the condition is severe or there are special circumstances, dietary management must be conducted under the guidance of a physician.
