[Analysis of the efficiency of treatment and causes of death in nosocomial pneumonia in the Republic of Tatarstan].

A comprehensive study was undertaken to examine morbidity due nosocomial pneumonia. An epidemiological survey demonstrated a growth in morbidity and mortality from this disease among the adult population of the Republic of Tatarstan. Pharmacological and epidemiological survey indicated that antibacterial therapy was in conformity with the federal protocols in 43.9% of cases, revealed the optimization of the use of antibacterial agents after introduction of the federal standards. At the same time the low social status of patients dying from pneumonia was accompanied by their appeal for medical aid, which leads to late hospitalization and untimely intensive therapy.