A Swallowing Screening Test Enhances a Better Recognition of Patients with a Hip Fracture at Risk for Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
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DOI: 10.1097/nor.0000000000000743
Abstract: Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is commonly encountered in elderly patients with hip fracture. It is easily overlooked and predisposes patients to life-threatening postoperative pneumonia. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether OD screening by… read more here.
Keywords: patients hip; risk; oropharyngeal dysphagia; better recognition ... See more keywords