Temporal characteristics of aspiration pneumonia in elderly inpatients: From resumption of oral intake to onset.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Elderly inpatients who develop fevers after resumption of oral intake are often considered to have aspiration pneumonia (AP) and be tentatively fasted. Fasting has been associated with prolonged hospital stays and decreased swallowing ability. The purpose of this study was to compare AP and other infections after resumption of oral intake in elderly inpatients and to identify the clinical characteristics.

Patients and methods

The records of patients who were admitted to a public tertiary hospital and referred for evaluation of swallowing disability were retrospectively reviewed to identify those who had developed AP, non-AP, or urinary tract infection (UTI) after resumption of oral intake. Eligible patients were enrolled consecutively in the study. The patient cha

SUBMITTER: Furukawa D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9009697 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature