Stroke Associated Pneumonia: The University Hospitals-Cleveland Medical Center experience (P4.301)

Conclusions:In our series, most cases of SAP occurred in patients with severe stroke who were more likely to be ‘found down’ on presentation, urgently intubated and NPO. This data supports that impacting prevention and outcomes will require new strategies focusing on patients that require urgent or prolonged intubation rather than revising the current dysphagia assessment process.Disclosure: Dr. Attar has nothing to disclose. Dr. Beilman has nothing to disclose. Dr. Sila has received personal compensation for activities with Axio Research, Hoffman La Roche, Medtronic, Janssen, and Daiichi-Sanyko. Dr. Sila has received personal compensation in an editorial capacity for Current Cardiology Reports and UpToDate. Dr. Sila has received research support from AGA Medical and Athersys.
Source: Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: In-Hospital Stroke Care Source Type: research