Implementing Cough Reflex Testing in a Clinical Pathway for Acute Stroke: A Pragmatic Randomised Controlled Trial

In conclusion, it was possible to implement a CRT pathway with minimal increases in clinician resources. While clinicians perceived CRT as beneficial in clinical decision making, the efficacy of C RT for reducing pneumonia rates in acute stroke remains to be established.Clinical Trial Registration-URL:http://www.anzctr.org.au. Unique identifier: ACTRN12616000724471
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