GUSS (Gugging Swallowing Screen, post-stroke dysphagia)
GUSS (Gugging Swallowing Screen, post-stroke dysphagia) - a deterministic tool in Sophie Well's Clinical Scoring & Risk group.
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What this is
GUSS (Gugging Swallowing Screen, post-stroke dysphagia) is one of 230 deterministic tools in Sophie Well's Clinical Scoring & Risk group. GUSS (Gugging Swallowing Screen, post-stroke dysphagia) - a deterministic tool in Sophie Well's Clinical Scoring & Risk group.
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Use this tool when you need a quick, citable reference. Every calculation runs entirely in your browser - no inputs leave your device, no account is required, no AI is involved. The site enforces a strict Content Security Policy and ships no analytics or third-party CDN.
References
Trapl M, Enderle P, Nowotny M, Teuschl Y, Matz K, Dachenhausen A, Brainin M. Dysphagia bedside screening for acute-stroke patients: the Gugging Swallowing Screen. Stroke. 2007;38(11):2948-2952.
Worked example: GUSS 20 of 20 (slight / no dysphagia). Normal diet, normal liquids; no further investigation per Trapl 2007.
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