What Position Do You Feed a Patient for Maximum Safety?
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According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, aspiration pneumonia, a serious complication often caused by improper patient feeding, accounts for a significant number of hospital-acquired infections. Knowing what position do you feed a patient is therefore a critical safety measure for preventing this life-threatening condition. This guide outlines the best practices for safe patient positioning, covering both oral and tube feeding methods.
