Reducing the Risk of Aspiration Pneumonia Among Elderly Patients in Long-term Care Facilities Through Oral Health Interventions

Overview

Journal J Am Med Dir Assoc

Publisher Elsevier

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2008 Feb 12

PMID 18261707

Citations 17

Authors

Jaya Sarin

Ramesh Balasubramaniam

Amy M Corcoran

Joel M Laudenbach

Eric T Stoopler

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Abstract

Aspiration pneumonia is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality of elderly residents in long-term care facilities. The microflora present in the oral cavity because of poor oral hygiene has been associated with aspiration pneumonia. There is evidence that improved oral care can reduce the risk of developing aspiration pneumonia in the elderly. The purpose of this paper is to review aspiration pneumonia and provide oral health care guidelines in an effort to help reduce the risk of aspiration pneumonia in the elderly residing in long-term care facilities.

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