Association between nasogastric tubes, pneumonia, and clinical outcomes in acute stroke patients

Conclusions:
Early NGT does not increase PSP incidence, mortality, or poor functional outcomes and can be used safely in acute stroke patients.

Source: Neurology - September 25, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Kalra, L., Hodsoll, J., Irshad, S., Smithard, D., Manawadu, D., On behalf of the STROKE-INF Investigators Tags: Outcome research, Medical care, All Cerebrovascular disease/Stroke, Clinical trials Observational study (Cohort, Case control), Class III ARTICLE Source Type: research