Aspiration Pneumonia after Spine Surgery at TJUH

Authors

Daniel Franco, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Jesse Edwards, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Kristen Vogl, PT, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Barbara Baskin, SLP, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
James Harrop, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

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Description

Problem Definition

Aspiration Pneumonia after Spine Surgery at TJUH has a disproportionately high incidence, compared to other major academic centers When Aspiration Pneumonia is diagnosed in the immediate post operative period, this cascades into increased length of stay, increased overall cost and possibility negative impact for physician and hospital reimbursement At this time, it is unclear which criteria are used by physicians to determine whether an aspiration event has happened.

Publication Date

6-6-2019

City

Philadelphia

Keywords

quality improvement, aspiration pneumonia, spine surgery, patient care

Disciplines

Infectious Disease | Medicine and Health Sciences

Comments

Presented at the 2019 House Staff Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference

Recommended Citation

Franco, MD, Daniel; Edwards, MD, Jesse; Vogl, PT, Kristen; Baskin, SLP, Barbara; and Harrop, MD, James, "Aspiration Pneumonia after Spine Surgery at TJUH" (2019). House Staff Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Conference (2016-2019). Poster 117.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/patientsafetyposters/117