Using the Gugging Swallowing Screen (GUSS) for Dysphagia Screening in Acute Stroke Patients.

Using the Gugging Swallowing Screen (GUSS) for Dysphagia Screening in Acute Stroke Patients. J Contin Educ Nurs. 2015 Mar 1;46(3):103-104 Authors: John JS, Berger L Abstract Aspiration pneumonia from dysphagia following stroke presents significant morbidity and mortality in that population. Dysphagia screening before oral intake has been a standard of care for years, but there is a lack of consensus on the best screening tool. The Gugging Swallowing Screen (GUSS) is presented as a potentially better alternative to other dysphagia screens due to its safer progression of oral intake, more thorough evaluation of swallowing, and ability to enable earlier nutrition. J Contin Educ Nurs. 2015;46(3):103-104. PMID: 25723329 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing - March 1, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: John JS, Berger L Tags: J Contin Educ Nurs Source Type: research