Nutrition and hydration
Dehydration and malnutrition are common after stroke, due to swallowing impairment, immobility and communication difficulties. Early means of feeding and hydration that try to improve outcomes include nasogastric feeding, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), percutaneous hydration and subcutaneous hydration.
For current research and evidence-based recommendations see our Clinical Guidelines.
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