Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5885035 | Journal of Critical Care | 2016 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Patients identified with dysphagia after cardiac surgery had a high incidence of silent aspiration and increased risk of pneumonia. However, referral rates were low in this at-risk patient group. Early identification and ongoing assessment and appropriate management of dysphagic patients by a speech-language pathologist are strongly recommended.
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Authors
Emma MSc, Anna PhD, Samantha BSc, Michael FCICM, FANZCA,