Aspiration

Question 1

What should you do if aspiration is suspected?

Answer 1

-stop the feeding
-make sure the bed is elevated
-turn pt on their right side (starts digestive food process)
-notify the physician
-check placement with order

Question 2

Risks of Aspirations (Critically ill)

Answer 2

-inability to protect airway
-presence of nasoenteric enteral access
-mechanical ventilation
->70 yrs of age
-reduced LOC (level of consciousness)
-poor oral hygiene
-inadequate nurse:pt ratio
-supine positioning
-neurological deficits
-gastroesophageal reflux
-transport out of ICU
-use of bolus intermittent EN