Dysphagia and Factors Associated with Respiratory Infections in the First Week Post Stroke

Conclusion: This study of a large cohort of acute stroke patients supports research indicating aspiration pneumonia is multifactorial in nature. NGT were associated with increased risk of respiratory infections and may contribute to infections by promoting oropharyngeal colonisation. Patients with severely impaired mobility were also at very high risk of respiratory infection.Neuroepidemiology 2014;43:140-144
Source: Neuroepidemiology - Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research