Hospital-acquired pneumonia
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Hospital-acquired pneumonia from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Differentiating Pneumonia from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Prognosis predictor scores: CURB-65 | Pneumonia severity index | Criteria for severe community acquired pneumonia
Diagnosis
Diagnostic criteria | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | CT
Treatment
Site of care decision | Medical Therapy | Other treatments consideration | Prevention | Management of non-responding pneumonia