Barnes Jewish Hospital Stroke Dysphagia Screen
Three bedside items; any abnormality → fail screen, NPO until formal swallow evaluation.
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How it works
The Barnes Jewish Hospital stroke dysphagia screen uses three yes/no bedside items. Any positive item fails the screen.
Limits
A failed screen does not diagnose aspiration; formal instrumental swallow study may still be required. Never override clinical concern.
Educational tool only—not for diagnosis or treatment decisions.