Aspiration Pneumonia (Noun)
Meaning
Inflammation of the lungs caused by inhaling or choking on vomitus; may occur during unconsciousness (anesthesia or drunkenness or seizure or cardiac arrest).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The elderly patient was diagnosed with aspiration pneumonia after choking on her food during a seizure episode.
- Aspiration pneumonia is a life-threatening complication that may occur in individuals who experience cardiac arrest and vomit before medical help arrives.
- The emergency room doctor immediately ordered a chest X-ray to confirm the suspicion of aspiration pneumonia after the patient's alcohol-fueled episode of unconsciousness.
- The anesthesiologist was worried that the patient might develop aspiration pneumonia during surgery, so she ensured that the patient's airway was secure.
- In cases of severe head trauma, the patient is at risk of developing aspiration pneumonia due to possible vomiting during the time spent in an unconscious state.