Measurement of Oxygen Desaturation Is Not Useful for the Detection of Aspiration in Dysphagic Stroke Patients
Background: Dysphagia is one of the most dangerous symptoms of acute stroke. Various screening tools have been suggested for the early detection of this condition. In spite of conflicting results, measurement of oxygen saturation (SpO2) during clinical swallowing assessment is still recommended by d...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2017-03-01
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| Series: | Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra |
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| Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/453083 |