Andrew F. Shorr

Healthcare-associated pneumonia Also known as: Nursing home pneumonia Related conditions: Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), hospital-acquired pneumoniaRelated Content 1. Description of the problem Healthcare-associated pneumonia (HCAP) has emerged as a distinct syndrome. Though presenting from the community, its unique epidemiology, microbiology and outcomes attest to the influence of its victims’ ongoing exposure to the healthcare system. The…

Aspiration Pneumonia and Lung Abscess Synonyms Aspiration, Abscess, Pulmonary AbscessRelated Content Related Conditions Aspiration pneumonitis Empyema 1. Description of the problem What every clinician needs to know Aspiration can lead to any of four distinct syndromes: pneumonitis (which is not discussed further in this chapter); necrotizing pneumonia; lung abscess; or empyema (which almost always overlaps…

Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) Synonyms Bacterial pneumonia, lower respiratory tract infectionRelated Content Related Conditions Bacterial pneumonia, lower respiratory tract infection 1. Description of the problem Important details Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is defined as an infection of the alveolar, distal airway and interstitium of the lungs acquired while the patient is in the community. CAP is associated…

Pneumonia Types and subtypes: Community-acquired pneumonia, hospital-acquired pneumonia, nosocomial pneumonia, ventilator-associated pneumonia, aspiration pneumonia, healthcare-associated pneumonia Related ConditionsRelated Content Severe sepsis Septic shock Empyema Pleural effusion Bacteremia 1. Description of the problem What every clinician needs to know Pneumonia refers to an acute infection of the lung. Although the term “pneumonia” may be used to…