Incidence of Aspiration and Dysphagia in Geriatric Trauma Patients.
Publication/Presentation Date
8-1-2025
Abstract
BackgroundTrauma is a leading cause of death worldwide. Dysphagia and aspiration are potential sequelae of traumatic brain injury (TBI), yet these conditions are not always readily apparent. Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) is a bedside procedure enabling real-time diagnosis of swallowing dysfunction. The aim of this study was to assess the incidence of dysphagia and aspiration in geriatric TBI patients, identify associated risk factors, and ultimately establish specific indications for FEES as a method of formal swallowing evaluation.MethodsA retrospective review was completed on all geriatric (65 or older) trauma patients evaluated in our level I trauma center from July 2021 to July 2023 who had a TBI defined by Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) head ≥3. Rates of dysphagia and aspiration were collected in addition to risk factors and associated clinical characteristics. Univariate and multivariable analyses were performed with significance defined by a
Volume
91
Issue
8
First Page
1244
Last Page
1250
ISSN
1555-9823
Published In/Presented At
Auker, B. R., Reichert, J. M., Stone, X. A., Filippone, I. L., LaRosa, S. K., Perea, L. L., & Bradburn, E. H. (2025). Incidence of Aspiration and Dysphagia in Geriatric Trauma Patients. The American surgeon, 91(8), 1244–1250. https://doi.org/10.1177/00031348251350995
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
40518660
Department(s)
Department of Education
Document Type
Article