Computed tomographic image of tracheal aspiration

Patient with aspiration pneumonia. Axial computed tomographic (CT) scan (A) shows food and secretions in the tracheal lumen forming a gas-liquid level (arrow). Coronal CT view in the same patient (B) shows secretions and food in the superior aspect of the trachea (dashed arrow) and bibasal streaky opacities and consolidation in both lower lobes consistent with aspiration pneumonia (C).