Dysphagia in the intensive care unit in Switzerland (DICE) – results of a national survey on the current standard of care

INTRODUCTION Oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is often observed in critically ill patients. In most affected patients OD persists throughout hospital stay and negatively impacts on clinical outcomes. Here we systematically explore routine clinical practice standards for recognition/screening...

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Main Authors: Patrick Zuercher, Céline Moret, Joerg C. Schefold
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW) 2019-07-01
Series:Swiss Medical Weekly
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Online Access:https://www.smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/2649