NTL

Medical abbreviation · Rehabilitation

NTL
Stands forNectar-thick liquids
CategoriesMedical

NTL stands for Nectar-thick liquids, a rehabilitation abbreviation.

Older dysphagia term for liquids thickened slightly to flow more slowly than water, like fruit nectar, reducing aspiration risk in some patients with swallowing problems.

Example: Diet: mechanical soft, NTL; supervision with meals.

Usage notes

Under the IDDSI framework this corresponds roughly to level 2, mildly thick. Prethickened products and thickening powders or gels are used. Many hospitals have phased out nectar and honey terminology for IDDSI names.

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  • Mod A – Moderate assist
  • Mod I – Modified independent
  • NDD – National Dysphagia Diet
  • NDI – Neck Disability Index
  • NDT – Neurodevelopmental treatment
  • NMES – Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
  • NWB – Non-weight bearing
  • ODI – Oswestry Disability Index
  • OKC – Open kinetic chain
  • OT – Occupational therapy
  • PLOF – Prior level of function
  • PM&R – Physical medicine and rehabilitation

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