Frequency and outcome of post‐extubation dysphagia using nurse‐performed swallowing screening protocol

Volume: 24, Issue: 2, Pages: 70 - 75
Published: Jul 3, 2018
Abstract
Background Post-extubation dysphagia reportedly occurs in 3%–60% of patients and is independently associated with poor patient outcomes. Aim The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency of post-extubation dysphagia, as diagnosed using our novel nurse-performed swallowing screening protocol, and to evaluate patient outcomes, including the frequency of discharge home, the length of the intensive care unit and hospital stays, the...
Paper Details
Title
Frequency and outcome of post‐extubation dysphagia using nurse‐performed swallowing screening protocol
Published Date
Jul 3, 2018
Volume
24
Issue
2
Pages
70 - 75
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