Question 1

is there a difference between a spinal tap and a bone marrow aspiration?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Spinal tap removes part of the cerebrospinal fluid (the fluid that surrounds the brain and the spinal cord) usually by placing a needle into the spinal column through the back and withdrawal of the fluid.  Bone marrow aspiration is done typically by a much larger needle (trocar) which is inserted into the center of the hip bone (rarely  the sternum) for the purposes of withdrawing the bone marrow.

Question 2

what is cyst aspiration?

Accepted Answer

Aspiration definitio: It is where a needle is placed into the cyst and the contents are pulled back up into an empty syringe.  The contents are usually sent off for analysis to the lab.

Question 3

can pneumonia happens 3 hours after aspiration?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is a disease state called aspiration pneumonitis which is more of a lung reaction to aspiration rather than pneumonia caused by a bacteria or virus - aspiration pneumonitis can happen quickly and needs to be evaluated by a professional.

Question 4

where in tucson can i get a hydrocele  aspiration?

Accepted Answer

An Urologist: I am sure any board certified urologist can help you with that.  Ask your hospital or your family doctor for a referral or a name.

Question 5

preventing aspiration in older adults with dsyphagia?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: This can be a serious and even life-threatening problem...A good idea is to see a speech pathologist for a swallowing evaluation and feeding recommendations.
Your family doc can refer you..

Question 6

what are symptoms of aspiration due to silent reflux?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms of silent: Reflux or laryngopharyngeal reflux usually are centered around the voice box area. Aspiration is not common but cost is. The vocal cords reflexively close when sensing foreign material going into the area. If it is severe you could develop vocal cord dysfunction. Patients commonly complain of sensing a lump in the throat, also known as globus.

Question 7

pneumonia caused by aspiration, how is it treated/cured?

Accepted Answer

Antibiotics: With antibiotics,but more importantly,the cause of the aspiration needs to be determined.

Question 8

i was eating mac and cheese too fast and started coughing for 30 seconds i feel fine now 6 hours later could i get aspiration pnenumia ?

Accepted Answer

Not now: If you are feeling fine now you are not developing an aspiration pneumonia.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: aspiration?

Accepted Answer

More than one : 1. The removal of a gas or fluid by suction.
2. The sucking of fluid or a foreign body into the airway when drawing breath.
3. A surgical technique used in the treatment of cataracts of the eye, in which an incision is made into the cornea, the lens capsule is severed, and the material of the lens is fragmented and aspirated by a needle.

Question 10

can you tell me when could we suspect if a child has aspiration?

Accepted Answer

Constant cough: A child that has aspirated a foreign object or mucous will initially have a constant cough, that usually stops only when exhausted. Cycles if coughing may occur with brief periods of rest.After a period the kid may develop fever and shallow rapid breathing.A history of eating material such as popcorn, nuts or other foods that can form particles is often common.

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