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13 Σεπ 2017 · Empiric treatment of pneumonia should be based on clinical assessment of illness severity and risk factors for multidrug-resistant organisms, which are more common in older adults and LTCF residents. Overview and epidemiology. Pneumonia is a serious infection that occurs when a pathogen’s virulence overcomes a person’s host defenses.
28 Φεβ 2023 · The usual steroid regimen for P. jirovecii pneumonia with hypoxaemia consists of prednisolone 40 mg twice daily (days 1–5), followed by 40 mg/day (days 6–10) and then 20 mg/day (days 11–21). More recently, another accepted indication for steroids is COVID-19 pneumonia.
6 Δεκ 2021 · Severe pneumonia is associated with high mortality (short and long term), as well as pulmonary and extrapulmonary complications. Appropriate diagnosis and early initiation of adequate antimicrobial treatment for severe pneumonia are crucial in improving survival among critically ill patients.
Abstract. Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is an increasing problem among the elderly. Multiple factors related to ageing, such as comorbidities, nutritional status and swallowing dysfunction have been implicated in the increased incidence of CAP in the older population.
2 Απρ 2015 · The choice of empirical antibiotic treatment for patients with clinically suspected community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) who are admitted to non–intensive care unit (ICU) hospital wards is...
24 Αυγ 2024 · We demonstrate variable symptoms and vital sign presentations in older adults with pneumonia and performance of IDSA/ATS and ACEP pneumonia criteria above pre-specified thresholds in a population of older adult ED patients.
Community-acquired pneumonia is a leading cause of death. Risk factors include older age and medical comorbidi-ties. Diagnosis is suggested by a history of cough, dyspnea, pleuritic pain, or...
