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Aspiration‐Related Illnesses: Definitions and Diagnosis
Author(s) -
Zaloga Gary P.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.935
H-Index - 98
eISSN - 1941-2444
pISSN - 0148-6071
DOI - 10.1177/014860710202600602
Subject(s) - medicine , aspiration pneumonia , intensive care medicine , terminology , pneumonia , philosophy , linguistics
Background: Aspiration is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. It is the most common cause of pneumonia and one of the most serious adverse effects of enteral nutrition support. It is important to use standardized terminology to define and discuss aspiration‐related illnesses. Methods: Review of the medical literature and extraction of definitions and descriptions of aspiration‐related illnesses. Results: Definitions, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of common aspiration‐related illnesses are discussed. Conclusions: Precisely defined terminology of aspiration‐related illnesses adds consistency to this area of medicine and simplifies analysis and comparison of clinical studies. (Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition 26:S2‐S8, 2002)