Utility of modified Mann assessment of swallowing ability (MMASA) in predicting aspiration risk and safe swallow in stroke patients

Utility of modified Mann assessment of swallowing ability (MMASA) in predicting aspiration risk and safe swallow in stroke patients

Introduction: Aspiration pneumonia is one of the commonest causes of post-stroke mortality. We may be able to reduce this morbidity and mortality by assessing the risk of aspiration in stroke patients. Assessment of this risk can be done using a physician-administered screening protocol to assess dy...

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Main Authors: Nittu Devassy Panjikaran, Rajalakshmi Iyer, Remya Sudevan, Renjitha Bhaskaran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2022-01-01
Series:Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
Subjects:
aspiration pneumonia
dysphagia screening
stroke outcome
Online Access:http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2022;volume=11;issue=9;spage=5123;epage=5128;aulast=Panjikaran

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