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Aspiration Pneumonia
Alternate Names : Anaerobic Pneumonia, Aspiration of Vomitus, Necrotizing Pneumonia
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The major features of the lungs include the bronchi, the bronchioles and the alveoli. The alveoli are the microscopic blood vessel-lined sacks in which oxygen and carbon dioxide gas are exchanged.
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• Definition
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• Aspiration Pneumonia Prognosis
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• Acute
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• Blood Pressure - Low
• Breath Odor
• Breathing Difficulty
• Consciousness - Decreased
• Cough
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Nausea and Vomiting
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• Pulse - Bounding
• Respiratory
• Shock
• Skin Discoloration - Bluish
• Swallowing Difficulty
• Sweating - Excessive
• Unconsciousness - First Aid
• Wheezing
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