CVA case complicated by Aspiration Pneumonia– from ventilator to walking: A Case Report

Abstract

Stroke or cerebrovascular accident is a leading cause of death and disability especially in the elderly population. The prognosis depends
upon the early detection, extent of injury and the level of repair occurring within the CNS. Underlying pulmonary and cardiac risk
factors like history of smoking, hypertension specifically have a significant effect on the development of poststroke aspiration
pneumonia. Complications similar to these delay the path to rehabilitation significantly exposing the patient to the risks of prolonged
immobilization, introduction of artificial airways for ventilation and development of secondary complications like pressure sores. In
this case report, we aim to document the strategies applied for the complete rehabilitation of the individuals from the acute setting all
the way till the rehabilitation in spite of hemodynamic instabilities to help professionals dealing with similar patients.