Failed Bedside Dysphagia Screen Predicts Pneumonia Treatment in Acute Stroke: A Resident Quality Initiative Project in a JC-Certified Primary Stroke Center (P3.124)

CONCLUSION: Bedside dysphagia screen effectively identifies patients at increased risk of pneumonia. Patients who fail dysphagia screen have increased risk of being treated for pneumonia during their acute stroke hospitalization.Study supported by: NoneDisclosure: Dr. Babi has nothing to disclose. Dr. Gorman has received personal compensation for activities with Boston Scientific Corp. Dr. Commichau has nothing to disclose. Dr. Kenney has nothing to disclose. Dr. Boyle has nothing to disclose. Dr. Comeau has nothing to disclose. Dr. Hulsey has nothing to disclose.

Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Babi, M.-A., Gorman, M., Commichau, C., Kenney, S., Boyle, L., Comeau, M., Hulsey, S. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: Primary and Comprehensive Stroke Centers Source Type: research