Sammanfattning
Neurogenic oropharyngeal dysphagia (NOD) is a frequent condition in neurological patients admitted to the ICU, particularly in patients with
brainstem lesions. The CNS damage itself can predispose to dysphagia, but also the treatment and preventive measures may predispose to and
exacerbate the condition. Frequent pneumonia in a neurological patient is a warning signal that should cause screening for dysphagia.
Complications are serious and can be fatal. Neurological patients should be examined for NOD before decannulation. Treatment is difficult, so
prevention and multidisciplinary neurological rehabilitation is important.