Doug Stetzer, Author at Dysphagia Cafe

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Doug Stetzer is the inventor of Thick-It AquaCare and Clear Advantage and Director of Innovation for Kent Corporation in Muscatine, Iowa. Mr. Stetzer holds degrees in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin. He is an author and holds Utility Patents in the United States and abroad for developing methods and products designed for patients with Oropharyngeal Dysphagia. His latest patent involves methods to thicken breast milk and formula for infants born premature or with swallowing disorders, while maintaining the bioavailability of zinc, iron and calcium. He is a member of the Dysphagia Research Society and the European Society for Swallowing Disorders.

Xanthan v. starch: The Advantages are more than clear

Doug Stetzer - July 22, 2018

The Science of thickening agents

Doug Stetzer - June 9, 2017

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INDICATIONS AND USAGE:

VARIBAR ® THIN HONEY (barium sulfate) oral suspension, VARIBAR ® NECTAR (barium sulfate) oral suspension, and VARIBAR ® THIN LIQUID (barium sulfate) for oral suspension, are indicated for use in modified barium swallow examinations to evaluate the oral and pharyngeal function and morphology in adult and pediatric patients. VARIBAR ® HONEY (barium sulfate) oral suspension and VARIBAR ® PUDDING (barium sulfate) oral paste are indicated for use in modified barium swallow examinations to evaluate the oral and pharyngeal function and morphology in adult and pediatric patients 6 months of age and older.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:
For Oral Administration. This product should not be used in patients with known or suspected perforation of the GI tract, known obstruction of the GI tract, high risk of aspiration, or hypersensitivity to barium sulfate products. Rarely, severe allergic reactions of anaphylactoid nature have been reported following administration of barium sulfate contrast agents. Aspiration may occur during the modified barium swallow examination, monitor the patient for aspiration.

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