Temporal Profile of Pneumonia After Stroke.

Jeroen C de JongeDiederik van de BeekPatrick D LydenMarian C BradyPhilip M Bath H Bart van der Worp

Published in: Stroke (2021)

Two out of 3 pneumonias in the first 3 months after stroke occur in the first week, with a peak incidence on the third day. The most optimal period to assess pneumonia prevention strategies is the first 4 days after stroke. However, pneumonia occurring later was also associated with poor functional outcome or death.

Keyphrases

respiratory failure
community acquired pneumonia
risk factors
intensive care unit
acute respiratory distress syndrome
mechanical ventilation