Factors associated with aspiration pneumonia and preventive measures in hospitalized elderly: a systematic review of observational studies

Conclusion: factors such as severe stroke, dysphagia, advanced age, male gender, coronary heart disease, lower Glasgow coma scale score, use of mechanical ventilation for more than 48 hours, and aspiration of colonized gastric juice were associated with aspiration pneumonia.
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