Pneumonia in the long-term resident

Namirah Jamshed; Christian Woods; Sanjay Desai; Shawkat Dhanani; George Taler

doi:10.1016/j.cger.2011.01.008

Pneumonia in the long-term resident

Namirah Jamshed, Christian Woods, Sanjay Desai, Shawkat Dhanani, George Taler

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	117-133
Number of pages	17
Journal	Clinics in geriatric medicine
Volume	27
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cger.2011.01.008
State	Published - May 2011
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Aspiration
Long-term care
Nursing home
Pneumonia

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Geriatrics and Gerontology

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