Nosocomial pneumonia (Lung biology in health and disease series/150)

This text provides information on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of nosocomial pneumonia, including risk factors, diagnostic tests used to make the definitive diagnosis, likely pathogens, and the most effective treatment options.

I - Diagnosis, Surveillance of, and Risk Factors for Nosocomial Pneumonia. Diagnosis of nosocomial pneumonia : ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) versus nonVAP. Nosocomial pneumonia : surveillance and its impact. Host- and device-associated risk factors for nosocomial pneumonia : cost effective strategies for prevention. II - Treatment, Prevention, and Control of Nosocomial Pneumonia. Antimicrobial therapy of nosocomial pneumonia. Selective decontamination of the digestive tract. Immunoprophylaxis and immunomodulation for prevention of nosocomial pneumonia. Using quality improvement techniques for the prevention of nosocomial pneumonia. III - Special Issues on Prevention and Control of Nosocomial Pneumonia in Special Hospital Units. Neonatal and pediatric intensive care unit patients. The operating room.