Neumonía aspirativa

When we choose the empirical antibiotic treatmentant we have to consider some pathogens identified in orofaríngea flora. Empirical treatment with antianaerobics should only be used in certain patients. Videofluoroscopic swallowing studies should be used to determine the nature and extent of any swallow disorder and to rule out silent aspiration. Assesment of swallowing disorders is cost-efective and results in a significant reduction in overall morbidity and mortality.