Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA.
Clin Geriatr Med. 2011 May;27(2):117-33. doi: 10.1016/j.cger.2011.01.008.
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.
长期居住者中的肺炎很常见。它与高发病率和高死亡率有关。然而,长期护理居民中肺炎的诊断和管理具有挑战性。本文概述了该环境中肺炎的流行病学、病理生理学、诊断挑战和管理建议。