During clinical today, we had a patient who was NPO and on a thicked diet. She was practically begging us to bring her some water. We explained the risks of thin fluids and instead brought her some gelled oj and water. We thought maybe we could give some ice chips which would at least help her dry mouth and refreshen it a bit, but then thought the ice would melt and possible cause her to aspirate. What do you guys do in your practice for dysphagic patients who really want hydration, but can't stand the thickend fluids. Shes not on an IV either. By the way, my friend and I tasted some gelled water and it was pretty horrible