Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2765416 | Journal of Critical Care | 2011 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
A simple BSE can be used to identify patients at risk for swallowing dysfunction after mechanical ventilation. More importantly, BSE can safely clear patients without swallowing dysfunction, avoiding costly and time-consuming contrast studies or endoscopic evaluation.
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Authors
Carlos V.R. MD, Kelli MSc, Amy D. MA, CCC-SLP, Paul E. MD, Guy RN, Charlotte MD,