Post Stroke Complications - The Stroke Network of Southeastern ...
Post Stroke Complications - The Stroke Network of Southeastern ...
Post Stroke Complications - The Stroke Network of Southeastern ...
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• Incidence as high as 50% in rehab patients 2 weekspost stroke (higher in the 16% malnourished prior totheir stroke)Prevention• Assess intake & ability to feed. Advocate. DietitianconsultIdentification• Physical – thin, weak, cachetic, dry mucousmembranes/hair• Recent weight loss > 10 lbs• Recent intake• Comorbid Conditions – diabetes, CRF, Ca, AIDs• At risk – depressed, cognitive deficits, visual/sensorydeficits
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