February 26, 2021

I have a question about the definition of aspiration PN. It reads “documented inhalation of gastric contents or other materials.” Does this mean that we have to see actual documentation somewhere in the record that the patient actually vomited or was noted to aspirate? I feel the definition is not specific as to the mode of aspiration and would like some clarification before I give my patient the event of aspiration PN.

There must be documentation of inhalation of gastric contents or other materials and then also documentation of clinical and new radiological findings of pneumonitis which requires treatment within 48 hours.

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