Aspirated Pneumonitis: an Avoidable Event in ICU

Abstract

Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs, bronchioles (terminal and respiratory bronchioles), the alveoli and surrounding tissue. (interstitium). It may occur in part of tissue in the lung, or it may spread throughout the lung tissue. Found often people aged 65 years and over, and people with low immunity. In 2022, about 191,814 cases of pneumonia were found. The elderly patients who are unable to self dependent. There is a higher chance of complications from pneumonia than other groups., the muscles do not have enough strength to cough.
An Aspirate was impaired swallowing. Often in risk aspiration pneumonia by 11.9 times. Especially in the elderly or people with neurological problems. Aspiration pneumonia in the elderly patients with neurological deficit in a swallowing after anesthesia. Known case from the history of care and symptoms detected. Physical examination, Chest X-ray. The treatment will include both antibiotics. Close up monitoring that may be so severe that an infection in the bloodstream infections and the respiratory failure.