Variation of stroke-associated pneumonia in stroke units across England and Wales: A registry-based cohort study.

Marco Lobo ChavesMatthew GittinsBenjamin BrayAndy VailCraig J Smith

Published in: International journal of stroke : official journal of the International Stroke Society (2021)

Patient-level clinical characteristics contributed minimally to the observed variation of stroke-associated pneumonia between stroke units. Additional explanations for the observed variation in stroke-associated pneumonia need to be explored which could reduce variation in antibiotic use for stroke patients.

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