General diet - no hot fluids
This document is part of the ACI Diet Specifications for Adult Inpatients. It is not to be used for patient education.
Aim
To provide a nutritionally adequate diet with a variety of foods for patients able to eat normally but unable to be sent hot fluids because of concerns about spillage.
Characteristics
Hot beverages and soups are excluded.
Indications
- patients with hand tremor or hemiplegia at risk of spilling drinks
- patients with mouth wounds, ulcers or prone to nose bleeds
- patients with burning mouth syndrome
- some children’s wards and aged care units.
Nutritional adequacy
Nutritionally adequate.
Precautions
An alternative beverage to tea and coffee is to be available at each meal and mid-meal.
Paediatrics
Suitable for use in paediatrics when combined with an age-appropriate diet.
Specific menu planning guidelines
| Allowed | Not allowed | |
|---|---|---|
| Hot main dishes | All | - |
| Sauces, gravies | All | - |
| Starchy vegetables / pasta / rice | All | - |
| Vegetables | All | - |
| Soups | - | All |
| Sandwiches | All | - |
| Salads, dressings | All | - |
| Breads, cereals | All | - |
| Spreads | All | - |
| Hot breakfast choices | All | - |
| Fruit | All | - |
| Yoghurt | All | - |
| Desserts | All | - |
| Milk and cheese | All | - |
| Beverages | Milk, cordial, juice, iced coffee, iced tea | Hot beverages (e.g. tea, coffee) |
| Biscuits | All | - |
| Miscellaneous | All | - |
References
- Cerchiari DP, de Moricz RD, Sanjar FA, Rapoport PB, Moretti G, Geurra MM. Burning mouth syndrome: etiology. Revista Brasileira de Otorrinolaringologia 2006;72(3);419-24.