A prospective study into the incidence of aspiration and dysphagia in acute stroke patients admitted to Beaumont Hospital
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Introduction Stroke is the second leading cause of death in the world [1]; 1.3-5% of these deaths are caused by aspiration pneumonia [2]. Dysphagia occurs in 50% of stroke cases; 60% of these cases can lead to silent aspiration [3]. This study aims to assess the incidence of aspiration and dysphagia in the Beaumont Hospital Acute Stroke Unit (BHASU), while discussing the use of the Beaumont Hospital Swallow Screen (BHSS) and subsequent investigations, involving fiberoptic endoscopic evaluations of swallowing (FEEs) and videofluoroscopy.
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