Aspiration pneumonia

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Key articles

Simpson AJ, Allen JL, Chatwin M, et al. BTS clinical statement on aspiration pneumonia. Thorax. 2023 Feb;78(suppl 1):s3-21.Full text  Abstract

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Stroke and transient ischaemic attack in over 16s: diagnosis and initial management. April 2022 [internet publication].Full text

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Pneumonia (community-acquired): antimicrobial prescribing. September 2019 [internet publication].Full text

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Pneumonia (hospital-acquired): antimicrobial prescribing. September 2019 [internet publication].Full text

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