Aspiration Pneumonia – Outline

OUTLINE
I. Definition

II. Aspiration Pneumonitis
III. Aspiration Pneumonia

IV. Causative Organisms

V. Risk Factors

VI. Frequency

VII. Mortality/Morbidity

VIII. Symptoms

IX. Diagnosis

X. Physical Examination

XI. Signs and Tests
XII. Lab Studies
XIII. Imaging Studies

XIV. Treatment

XV. Pre-hospital Care

XVI. Emergency Department Care

XVII. Consultations

XVIII. Complications

XIX. Prognosis

XX. Prevention
XXI. Summary

XXII. References