Episode 56 - Data Trends and Patient Complexity During the COVID Pandemic

Check out this episode to hear about confusing data trends which suggest that despite the presence of COVID increasing in our population last year, we reported a decrease in patient complexity in the ST PDPM component. Rita shares her SLP perspective with listeners while describing the acute and post-acute COVID symptoms and impairments which should be included in your interdisciplinary screening process to avoid missing a COVID condition.

Articles references during this episode:

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Brodsky, Martin B et al. “Laryngeal Indury and Upper Airway Symptoms after Oral Endotracheal Intubation with Mechanical Ventilation during Critical Care: A Systematic Review.” Critical care medicine vol. 46, 12 (2018): 2010-2017. Doi:10.1097/CCM.0000000000003368