Aspiration Pneumonia: How can we help?
Aspiration pneumonia is a complex and deadly form of pneumonia that is three times more lethal than other types, yet it is challenging to diagnose. What exactly is it? How does it happen? What sets it apart from other types of pneumonia? What are the contributing factors? And how can we prevent it? This brief course aims to provide practical answers to these questions, enhancing your capacity to evaluate and address the risk of aspiration pneumonia in your patients.
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To earn a certificate, and ASHA CEUs if desired, eligible learners must do the following before course expiration on January 31, 2030:
- View the entire recorded course.
- Obtain 90% on post exam, including case application (may be retaken as needed).
- Complete required items in a learner survey.
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Learning Objectives:
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1. List the different types of pneumonia and explain its pathophysiology.
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2. Identify the salient features of aspiration pneumonia.
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3. Describe how we can best assess aspiration pneumonia risk.
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4. Evaluate how interventions may (or may not) reduce risk of aspiration pneumonia.
Schedule
Intro
0:00 - 4:45
What is pneumonia?
4:45 - 24:30
How is aspiration pneumonia different?
24:30 - 39:30
What are the best ways to assess risk?
39:30 - 52:30
How can we help?
52:30 - 1:13:12
Learning Assessment
Estimated: 18 Minutes (1,818 words, including 2 case scenarios)
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