Aspiration Pneumonitis

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Title Aspiration Pneumonitis
Creator Phares Mondo
Subject Aspiration; cricoid pressure; laryngoscopy; pneumonitis; rapid sequence induction; MSNA
Description Aspiration of gastric contents during induction and emergence of anesthesia can lead to serious morbidity and mortality. Proper patient assessment is crucial in order to avoid aspiration. This assessment starts with a proper interview with the patient in order to assess the compliance with nothing by mouth guidelines (NPO). History and physical assessment provide a wealth of information especially in situations where the anesthesia provider cannot or is unable to conduct a proper interview. The list of the patient medication is another tool to help the anesthesia provider. This case report will focus on assessment, and physiology, in order to avoid aspiration pneumonitis.
Publisher Westminster College
Date 2013-12
Type Text; Image
Language eng
Rights Management Digital copyright 2013, Westminster College. All rights Reserved.
ARK ark:/87278/s6vb1h7f
Setname wc_ir
ID 1094060
Reference URL https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6vb1h7f
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