Risk Factors and Prevention Strategies for Aspiration Pneumonia in Dysphagia Patients

Course Description:

Healthcare professionals who work with adults in the acute and post-acute settings may frequently work with patients who have Aspiration Pneumonia.  Similarly, healthcare professionals who work with older patients or those with dysphagia, may implement significant measures to prevent aspiration, to therefore prevent the resulting infection of aspiration pneumonia.  

This course reviews the evidence of the actual risk factors so that one can better understand the holistic viewpoint for the least restrictive strategies for each unique individual.  Considerations will be given for all prevention strategies, based on current research and practical applications.