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Implementation of a Risk Assessment Tool to Reduce Aspiration Pneumonia in Nonstroke Patients
Conclusions: Implementation of an adapted aspiration risk assessment screening tool to document risk of hospital-acquired aspiration pneumonia and aspiration precautions protocol was associated with a decrease in aspiration pneumonia rates.
Source: Clinical Nurse Specialist - October 16, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Article Source Type: research

Pediatric Strokes: The Who, What, When, and Beyond...A Patient and Family Guide
Abstract The prevalence of pediatric strokes, incidence of delay in treatment, and misdiagnosis has become an epidemic in healthcare. The purpose of this poster presentation is to provide education to healthcare professionals related to the extensive care required for pediatric stroke patients, from diagnosis until adulthood. As healthcare professionals, we must be educated and aware that pediatric strokes (one of the top 10 causes of death in children aged 1–19 years) occur and their recovery includes a multidisciplinary approach. We have developed an educational booklet for patients and parents that includes diagnose...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgical Nursing - July 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Poster Abstracts Source Type: research

Pediatric Strokes: The Who, What, When, and Beyond...: A Patient and Family Guide
The prevalence of pediatric strokes, incidence of delay in treatment, and misdiagnosis has become an epidemic in healthcare. The purpose of this poster presentation is to provide education to healthcare professionals related to the extensive care required for pediatric stroke patients, from diagnosis until adulthood. As healthcare professionals, we must be educated and aware that pediatric strokes (one of the top 10 causes of death in children aged 1-19 years) occur and their recovery includes a multidisciplinary approach. We have developed an educational booklet for patients and parents that includes diagnoses through all...
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgical Nursing - July 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Poster Abstracts Source Type: research