The TOR-BSST© should only be used with patients who are alert, able to sit upright at 90 degrees, and are able to follow simple instructions. Patients who do not meet these guidelines should not be …

The TOR-BSST© was developed and validated among over 300 stroke patients across the continuum of care. It is a stable and accurate dysphagia screening tool, which is quick and easy to use, taking less …

STANDARD GUIDELINE SUBJECT: The Toronto Bedside Swallowing Screening Test (TOR-BSST) Swallowing Screening for Acute Stroke Patients PURPOSE: The Toronto Bedside Swallowing …

Patients with suspected ischemic stroke or TIA/non-disabling stroke shall remain NPO (i.e., nil per os, Latin for nothing by mouth, including no water, ice chips or oral medication) until Toronto Bedside …

Jan 8, 2021 · I recently started to have to present results/ideas to people that are not from a technical background/other technical backgrounds. I'm wondering what are some of the …

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Terms in this set (20) Which of the following identifiers should be used to verify the patient before obtaining a specimen for laboratory collection?

The TOR-BSST was developed with 5 clinically relevant items, reducing to 4 after validation. Training for TOR-BSST administration is efficient, taking under 10 minutes for trained personnel. This study aims …

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Best practice models, particularly from the pilot sites of Kitchener/Waterloo & Niagara Regions, Quinte Health Care, and Toronto West Stroke Network Long Term Care were carefully reviewed. The …