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Dysphagia Screening To Prevent Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia Rates, Namneet Sekhon
Dysphagia Screening To Prevent Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia Rates, Namneet Sekhon
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Problem Pneumonia is a leading cause of death worldwide and affects all ages. Pneumonia may be acquired by aspiration and a bedside nursing dysphagia screen may reduce hospital acquired pneumonia (HAP) rates for stroke patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate use of the dysphagia screen for all patients receiving a computed tomography (CT) scan of the head in the emergency department (ED).
Method An observational, descriptive design for all patients who received a CT of the head in the ED and admitted over a 60-day period. The rate of dysphagia screening with the DePaul Hospital Swallow Screen …