| Aspiration pneumonia: a review. | |
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PMID: 3513497 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The damage caused by aspiration depends on the volume, nature and pH of the aspirate and the type of pathogen involved. Aspirate with a pH below 2.5 is much more likely to be toxic than less acidic material. Anaerobic organisms are common pathogens, but aerobic bacteria frequently appear in the hospital setting. Steroids may be useful if administered within minutes of the aspiration. Lavage with large amounts of alkaline fluid has not proved helpful. |
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Authors:
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S K Chokshi; R F Asper; B K Khandheria |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American family physician Volume: 33 ISSN: 0002-838X ISO Abbreviation: Am Fam Physician Publication Date: 1986 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1986-04-17 Completed Date: 1986-04-17 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 1272646 Medline TA: Am Fam Physician Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 195-202 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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therapeutic use Blood Gas Analysis Fluid Therapy Gastrointestinal Contents / analysis Humans Hydrogen-Ion Concentration Intubation / methods Irrigation Pneumonia, Aspiration* / etiology, prevention & control, radiography, therapy Positive-Pressure Respiration Radiography, Thoracic Steroids / therapeutic use Suction |
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0/Anti-Bacterial Agents; 0/Steroids |
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