Patient with clear story of aspiration 

New O2 requirement less than 4 LPM

Stable Vital Signs

Stable mental status, some mild sedation ok (RAAS  -2 or greater)

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Normal functional status

Ongoing risk for repeat aspiration requiring SLP / GI intervention

Decreased mental status

Significant lab abnormalities

Abnormal or unstable vitals

Decreasing O2 requirements

Cause of aspiration identified and unlikely to recur 

Unstable vital signs or worsening clinical condition

 Significant lab or imaging abnormalities

 Patient unable to take PO medications / food safely or able to safely care for self in home environment.

Recurrent aspiration while in CDU