Aspiration is defined as the inhalation of oropharyngeal or gastric contents into the larynx
and lower respiratory tract. 1, 2 Several pulmonary syndromes may occur after aspiration …

Background: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is the most common nosocomial
infection in critically ill patients. The clinical and economic consequences of VAP are …

Guidelines for the Provision and Assessment of Nutrition Support Therapy in the Adult Critically
Ill Patient: Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) and American Society for Parenteral and …

Dr. Taylor disclosed serving as an ASPEN committee member and DNS past chair. Dr.
McClave disclosed other relationships with Nestle (consulting), Abbott (Speaker) …

Enteral nutrition (EN) is a valuable clinical intervention for patients of all ages in a variety of
care settings. Along with its many outcome benefits come the potential for adverse effects …

Importance Monitoring of residual gastric volume is recommended to prevent ventilator-
associated pneumonia (VAP) in patients receiving early enteral nutrition. However, studies …

278 Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition/Vol. 33, No. 3, May/June 2009 grade for the
recommendation was based on the number and level of investigative studies referable to …

This report updates, expands, and replaces the previously published CDC" Guideline for
Prevention of Nosocomial Pneumonia". The new guidelines are designed to reduce the …

Background Acute skeletal muscle wasting in critical illness is associated with excess
morbidity and mortality. Continuous feeding may suppress muscle protein synthesis as a …

The American College of Critical Care Medicine (ACCM), which honors individuals for their
achievements and contributions to multidisciplinary critical care medicine, is the consultative …