Risk Factors for Stroke Associated Pneumonia
Year: 2019
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Stroke patients are at high risk for stroke-associated pneumonia (SAP). If patients suffer from pneumonia their prognosis will worsen. AIM: To identify factors that increases the risk of SAP in stroke patients. METHODS: A group of 508 patients hospitalized within 5 days after the onset of stroke were enrolled prospectively. RESULTS: The incidence of SAP was 13.4%. Some major risk factors for SAP are: mechanical ventilation (MV) had odds ratio (OR) 16.4 (p <0.01); the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) > 15 OR 9.1 (p <0.01); the Gugging Swallowing Screen (GUSS) 0-14 OR 11.7 (p <0.01). CONCLUSION: SAP is a frequent complication. We identified some risk factors of SAP, especially stroke severity (NIHSS > 15), swallowing disorder (GUSS < 15) and mechanical ventilation.
Authors: Do Quyet, Nguyen Minh Hien, Mai Xuan Khan, Dai Dinh Pham, Do Duc Thuan, Duc Minh Dang, Nguyen Dang Hai, Bui Van Nam, Pham Quoc Huy, Ton Duy Mai, Dang Tien Truong, Vu Thi Nga, Duc Dang Phuc
Language: English
Subfield: Speech and Hearing
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W3010451222