Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP), which includes both nonventilator-associated pneumonia (NVHAP) and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), is one of the most common health care-associated infections ...
A person’s mouth can determine a lot about their overall health. Research shows a recent spike in non-ventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia cases, known as NV-HAP, is linked to poor oral hygiene. The ...
A phenomenon that skilled nursing teams have long appreciated was recently highlighted in a recent article published in JAMA Internal Medicine, researchers Ehrenzeller and Klompas shed light on a ...
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What causes pneumonia and who is at risk?
Pneumonia is caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or inhaling foreign objects. Children under age 5, adults over age 65, and those with chronic illnesses are at higher risk for pneumonia. Certain ...
Daily toothbrushing was associated with lower rates of hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) and intensive care unit (ICU) mortality, according to results from a systematic review and meta-analysis of ...
Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) is a significant cause of illness and death among patients requiring hospitalization. Little is known about the effectiveness of potential prevention strategies, ...
Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) are distinct hospital-onset syndromes. The term health care–associated pneumonia (HCAP) is no longer recommended. Patients ...
New research has been published that identifies positive steps towards a better understanding of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), specifically in hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP). Antimicrobial, or ...
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What Causes Pneumonia?
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that causes inflammation and fluid buildup in the alveoli, which are tiny air sacs in your lungs. The three major causes of pneumonia are bacteria, viruses, and ...
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