Aspiration Pneumonia

Question 1

Risk factors for aspiration pneumonia

Answer 1

Unprotected airway, gingivitis, elderly, decreased cough/gag, reduced antibodies

Question 2

What do anaerobic pathogens in aspiration pneumonia cause

Answer 2

Abscess, ‘em-hemisphere, parapneumonic effusions

Question 3

Treatment plan ABX for Aspiration PNA

Answer 3

Ceftriaxone 1g IV QD
Levofloxacin 750mg PLUS Flagyl 500
Unasyn OR clindamycin if there is a lung abcess
Zosyn if it is nosocomial