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Pneumonitis due to food and vomit

Pneumonitis due to solids and liquids

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GuidelinesGastro-Intestinal SupportNutrition Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis Regurgitation and Aspiration Diarrhoea Liver Support Acute Severe Pancreatitis Acute Cholecystitis Abdominal Compartment Syndrome Nutrition Description Critically ill patients have increased nutritional requirements due to an increased metabolic rate. Therefore, they require careful management of their nutritional requirements. General Measures Commence nutritio
GuidelinesPneumonia, AspirationStandard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicines List for South Africa, Hospital Level, Adults 2019 Edition