Provision of Oral Hygiene Care toPrevent Aspiration Pneumonia Among Stroke Patients at Tikur Anbesa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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2024-02-05
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Addis Ababa University
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Stroke is the most common and devastating neurologic disorder. It is responsible
for more than six million deaths annually. Medical & neurological complications are important
determinants of mortality & poor outcome in stroke patients. Post stroke, complications are
common & Aspiration pneumonia is by far the major & most commonly associated with
mortality. Aspiration pneumonia results from inhalation of oropharyngeal contents into the lower
airways that leads to lung injury and resultant bacterial infection. Major risk factors for AP are
those that undermine swallowing function and oral hygiene as well as underlying medical
conditions that reduce immune function. Systemic investigation of the possible prevention
strategies for aspiration pneumonia; their practice & impact however are very limited
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Provision of Oral Hygiene Care toPrevent Aspiration Pneumonia