Pneumonia in the Long-Term Resident

• Autores: Namirah Jamshed, Christian Woods, Sanjay Desai, Shawkat Dhanani, George Taler
• Localización: Clinics in geriatric medicine, ISSN 0749-0690, Vol. 27, Nº. 2, 2011, págs. 117-133
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Pneumonia in the long-term resident is common. It is associated with high morbidity and mortality. However, diagnosis and management of pneumonia in long-term care residents is challenging. This article provides an overview of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic challenges, and management recommendations for pneumonia in this setting.