Risk factors for the development of chest infections in acute stroke: a systematic review.

Chantelle ChapmanPrue E Morgan Dominique Ann-Michele CadilhacTara PurvisNadine E Andrew

Published in: Topics in stroke rehabilitation (2018)

Evidence has been comprehensively synthesized to provide reliable estimates of the association between important risk factors and chest infection. Monitoring patients meeting these criteria may promote early identification and treatment to improve long-term outcomes.

Keyphrases

risk factors
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes
replacement therapy