The diagnosis of aspiration pneumonia in older persons: a systematic review.

Yuki Yoshimatsu Dorte Melgaard Albert Westergren Conni Skrubbeltrang David G Smithard

Published in: European geriatric medicine (2022)

There is a broad consensus on the clinical criteria to diagnose AP. It is a presumptive diagnosis with regards to patients' general frailty rather than in relation to swallowing function itself.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
community dwelling
physical activity
prognostic factors
transcription factor
peritoneal dialysis
intensive care unit
ultrasound guided
clinical practice
middle aged