Development in comprehensive management of aspiration pneumonia in elderly in-patients
Aspiration pneumonia is one of the important reasons of prolonged hospitalization,readmission,deteriorated to critical condition or even death in elderly in-patients.The high risk factors related to onset and prognosis of the aspirated elderly are complex and diversified,leading to a significant challenge to the clinical practice.This review summarized research progresses of the past 10 years in the field of comprehensive management of elderly in-patients with aspiration pneumonia,especially focusing on dysphagia screening,assessment and management,comprehensive geriatric assessment,multidisciplinary team intervention,as well as continuous follow-up.In combination with author's clinical practice experience,we try to explore effective management protocols suitable for our national conditions.
ageddeglutition disordersaspiration pneumoniacomprehensive geriatric assessmentpatient care management