Preventing feeding-associated aspiration.
Aspiration and its sequela aspiration pneumonia are frequent complications associated with enteral feeding. The purpose of this article is to provide a framework for recognizing aspiration events, identifying at-risk patients, and developing research-based strategies to prevent aspiration.
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D004435:Eating; D004750:Enteral Nutrition / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D011015:Pneumonia, Aspiration / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors