Nosocomial pneumonia in the elderly patient. Chronic care facility and hospital considerations.
By nature, nosocomial infections in general, and pneumonia specifically, are opportunistic, preying on patients who are already seriously ill. These infections are a major source of morbidity and mortality for these individuals. Among the elderly, pneumonia is more common and more likely to lead to death. The author reviews the epidemiology and risk factors for nosocomial pneumonia among the elderly.
Niederman
M S
MS
Department of Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook.
D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D006707:Homes for the Aged; D006761:Hospitals; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D017053:Infection Control; D007297:Inpatients; D008875:Middle Aged; D009735:Nursing Homes; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D012307:Risk Factors
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents