Pathogenic colonization of the stomach in enterally fed elderly patients: comparing percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy with nasogastric tube
Article Abstract:
A study on gastric infections in the elderly fed through nasogastric tubes and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy with relation to risk of aspiration pneumonia is presented.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
Israel, General services, Medical Instruments and Supplies, Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing, Enteric Feeding Pumps, Health aspects, Aged, Elderly, Usage, Safety and security measures, Prevention, Enteral feeding equipment, Enterobacteriaceae infections
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
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Community-acquired bacterial meningitis in older people
Article Abstract:
A study on risk factors and clinical outcomes of bacterial meningitis in elderly to improve the treatment are presented.
Publisher: Blackwell Publishers Ltd.
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
Netherlands, Management dynamics, Care and treatment, Management, Patient outcomes, Risk factors, Company business management, Aged patients, Elderly patients, Bacterial meningitis
Publication Name: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
Subject: Seniors
ISSN: 0002-8614
Year: 2006
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