Preventing aspiration in older adults with dysphagia

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Palmer, Janice L. [1 ]
Metheny, Norma A. [1 ]
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[1] St Louis Univ, Sch Nursing, St Louis 63103, France
关键词
PERCUTANEOUS ENDOSCOPIC GASTROSTOMY; LONG-TERM-CARE; GASTRIC CONTENTS; RISK-FACTORS; ORAL CARE; PNEUMONIA; TUBE; COMMUNITY; PREVALENCE; PREDICTORS;
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R47 [护理学];
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Dysphagia, the impairment of any part of the swallowing process, increases the risk of aspiration. Dysphagia and aspiration are associated with the development of aspiration pneumonia. While some changes in swallowing may be a natural result of aging, dysphagia is especially prevalent among older adults with neurologic impairment or dementia, leading to an increased risk of aspiration and aspiration pneumonia. This article discusses best practices for assessment and prevention of aspiration among older adults who are being hand-fed or fed by tube. To view an accompanying online video, go to http://links. lww.com/A226.
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