Cup with sip dose
The Total Cup® is a new drinking cup. A solution for less choking and more independence. Developed from practice and science.
- Drinking from a normal cup with drinking rim
- Hip appearance
- Suitable for young and old
- Versatile in use
- Can take a beating
The need for a good drinking cup that reduces the risk of choking and increases independence
Swallowing is a very complex movement and takes about 2 seconds. People take 800 to 2400 times a day. Choking is a problem! Dysphagia (disorder of swallowing) occurs in all age groups. 0.11 to 22.6% of the Dutch population has dysphagia. Using a good drinking cup reduces the risk of choking.
- SLIP DOSAGE OF 5, 10, 15 OR 20 ML PER SLIP
- 20 milliliters per sip is the maximum sip size that can be offered in dysphagia. The normal sip size for men is on average 30 milliliters per sip and for women 20 milliliters
- A DRINKING RIDER THAT CONNECTS TO THE LIPS
- Rounded drinking rim encourages lip closure and tongue rolling.
- PROMOTES INDEPENDENCE
- Promotes independence by using the Total Cup ®:
- With or without insert
- Use with two, one or without handles
- COLOUR
- Translucent plastic provides visual feedback
- Color aspect to Total Cup ® stimulates the senses
- FUNCTIONAL PARTS
- Barline indication when using insert
- Marking insert for optimal use of drinking hole
- Handles with shape indication for correct placement
- Can take a beating
- Dishwasher safe
- Microwave safe
- CAPACITY OF THE TOTAL CUP 200 ML
- Capacity of the Total Cup ® 200 ml
- WEIGHT
- The Total Cup weighs (empty) 166 grams
The Total Cup® comes with the following parts:
- Basic drinking cup
- Drinking rim
- Insert with 20 ml or 15 ml (note when ordering)
- 1 handle left
- 1 handle right
The Total Cup®, smart and easy to use
OPTIMAL USE
T he Total Cup® is a tool that contributes to reducing the risk of choking and increasing independence.
Wise and careful handling of the Total Cup ® contributes to optimal use and enjoyment.
Avoid using different drinks such as coffee, tea or juice from the same cup. Clean the Total Cup ® regularly.
TO SWALLOW
Use of the Total Cup ® as a normal drinking cup or with insert.
With the insert, the sip size is predetermined in a dose of 20 ml or 15 ml.
Optimal dosing with the insert?
- Fill the Total Cup ® to the maximum line.
- Close the hole in the insert with the cap.
- Twist the insert into the cup.
- Open the cap.
- The sip size is now dosed for all sips!
Use of the Total Cup ® can be adapted to the wishes of each individual.