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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sadaf Sharfaei M.D.[2]

Overview

There are different approaches for different classes of aspiration pneumonia. Pneumonitis and bacterial infection require antibiotic therapy, while foreign body aspiration and mechanical obstruction may need invasive interventions. Chemical pneumonitis must be treated supportively. Immediate clearing of the respiratory tract from aspirated material and fluid by suction must be the first step if the diagnosis of aspiration is definite. Pharmacologic medical therapy for aspiration pneumonia includes antibiotics such as ampicillin-sulbactam, amoxicillin-clavulanate, or clindamycin for 7 days. Alternative regimens include combination of metronidazole with penicillin G, amoxicillin, ceftriaxone, or cefotaxime. Positive pressure ventilation with 100% oxygen to support pulmonary function is sometimes required.

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Note (1): Immediate clearing of the respiratory tract from aspirated material and fluid by suction must be the first step if the diagnosis of aspiration is definite.
Note (2): Positive pressure ventilation with 100% oxygen to support pulmonary function is sometimes required.
Note (3): The use of glucocorticoids for aspiration pneumonia is controversial.

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References

  1. DiBardino, David M.; Wunderink, Richard G. (2015). "Aspiration pneumonia: A review of modern trends". Journal of Critical Care. 30 (1): 40–48. doi:10.1016/j.jcrc.2014.07.011. ISSN 0883-9441.
  2. Hu, Xiaowen; Lee, Joyce S.; Pianosi, Paolo T.; Ryu, Jay H. (2015). "Aspiration-Related Pulmonary Syndromes". Chest. 147 (3): 815–823. doi:10.1378/chest.14-1049. ISSN 0012-3692.
  3. Marik, Paul E. (2001). "Aspiration Pneumonitis and Aspiration Pneumonia". New England Journal of Medicine. 344 (9): 665–671. doi:10.1056/NEJM200103013440908. ISSN 0028-4793.
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