CVAS: A Rapid Dysphagia Evaluation Tool.

CVAS: A Rapid Dysphagia Evaluation Tool.
Conn Med. 2016 Apr;80(4):205-7
Authors: Moalli D, Dell'Angelo D, Bedard L
Abstract
A simple-to-administer test for dysphagia was developed at our institution. The test can be administered rapidly and easily in the Emergency Department (ED) by a nurse or other qualified medical person, making formal consultation with a speech pathologist for rapid determination of dysphagia unnecessary. Our study shows that the use of the test does not increase the incidence of aspiration pneumonia.
PMID: 27265922 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Connecticut Medicine - March 31, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Moalli D, Dell'Angelo D, Bedard L Tags: Conn Med Source Type: research