In acutely poisoned patients, aspiration-induced lung injury is associated with impaired consciousness, cardiovascular instability, and administration of neuroleptics or sedatives. While the CRB-65 score can help exclude aspiration-induced lung injury in low-risk patients, further diagnostic tools such as clinical examination, laboratory testing, and imaging remain necessary for confirmation.
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