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Prevalence of drooling, swallowing, and feeding problems in cerebral palsy across the lifespan: a systematic review and meta‐analyses [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Aim: To determine the prevalence of drooling, swallowing, and feeding problems in persons with cerebral palsy (CP) across the lifespan. Method: A systematic review was conducted using five different databases (AMED, CINAHL, Embase, MEDLINE, and PubMed ...
Bakarčić D   +7 more
core   +2 more sources

Computed tomography findings of 50 patients diagnosed with aspiration pneumonia: A case series

open access: yesJournal of General and Family Medicine
The effect of neglecting imaging in aspiration pneumonia diagnosis is not well understood. In this study, the computed tomography images of 50 patients diagnosed with aspiration pneumonia were retrospectively analyzed by three radiologists at a different
Akihito Ueda   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Feasibility of intensity-modulated and image-guided radiotherapy for functional organ preservation in locally advanced laryngeal cancer [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Purpose: The study aims to assess the feasibility of intensity-modulated and image-guided radiotherapy (IMRT, and IGRT, respectively) for functional preservation in locally advanced laryngeal cancer.
Alexander Chi   +14 more
core   +5 more sources

Subglottic secretion aspiration in the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia: a review of the literature. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
Ventilator-associated pneumonia is a common nosocomial infection that results in both negative patient outcomes and increased health care costs. Recently, many efforts have been targeted at ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention, including the ...
Scherzer, Rachel
core   +1 more source

Is Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy A Solution for Aspiration Pneumonia, or Just An Illusion?

open access: yesThe Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology
Background/Aims: Aspiration pneumonia is a pulmonary infection that occurs when food, liquid, saliva, or vomit is aspirated into the lungs. Percutaneous enteral gastrostomy (PEG) prevents aspiration pneumonia while ensuring the patient receives adequate
Aycan Yüksel   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Sars-Cov-19 associated with aspiration pneumonia in a patient with Parkinson disease: A case report

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Radiology Open, 2021
Coronaviruses can cause multiple systemic infections respiratory complications are the most recognizable symptoms similar to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV).
Safaa Touihmi   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Peculiar and Unusual Drowning in Waste Oil from Motor Vehicles: Case Report [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Drowning is one of the most frequent causes of accidental or suicidal death, and more rarely it is associated with a homicide. Cases of drowning in water or in the sea are common.
Cardia, Giulio   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Incidence and Predictors of Aspiration Pneumonia Among Stroke Patients in Western Amhara Region, North-West Ethiopia: A Retrospective Follow Up Study

open access: yesInternational Journal of General Medicine, 2023
Tadios Lidetu, Essey Kebede Muluneh, Gizachew Tadesse Wassie School of Public Health, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, EthiopiaCorrespondence: Essey Kebede Muluneh, Bahir Dar University, P.O. Box 79, Office No.
Lidetu T, Muluneh EK, Wassie GT
doaj  

Pilot study for risk assessment of aspiration pneumonia based on oral bacteria levels and serum biomarkers

open access: yesBMC Infectious Diseases, 2019
Background Aspiration pneumonia is a serious problem among elderly patients; it is caused by many risk factors including dysphagia, poor oral hygiene, malnutrition, and sedative medications.
Tomotaka Nishizawa   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Role of bronchoalveolar lavage in differentiation between bacterial aspiration pneumonia and gastric aspiration pneumonitis

open access: yesEgyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis, 2023
Background Differentiation between gastric aspiration pneumonitis and bacterial aspiration pneumonia is important and difficult. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) in differentiation between them using different ...
Doaa H.H. Elsherbiny   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

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