1999
DOI: 10.1590/s0104-42301999000100002
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Tratamento de pneumonia em pacientes hospitalizados 3/4 resultado de um estudo clínico multicêntrico utilizando uma cefalosporina de quarta geração (cefepima)

Abstract: INTRODUÇÃOO termo pneumonia refere-se a infecção do trato respiratório inferior que primariamente envolve o pulmão. As pneumonias podem ser divididas em comunitárias e hospitalares. Esta classificação é baseada no ambiente em que a infecção é adquirida e apresentam agentes etiológicos, fatores de risco e evolução clínica diferentes.A pneumonia adquirida na comunidade permanece como importante causa de hospitalização e de morte. Estima-se que entre duas a 15/1.000 pessoas a cada ano adquirem pneumonia e cerca d… Show more

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“…It is currently the most common nosocomial infection, accounting for 13-18% of all such infections in Brazil, as well as for the highest morbidity and mortality rates, the latter being as high as 60%. (1,2) In ICUs, the mortality rate among patients with NP is approximately 50%, whereas that among patients without pulmonary infection is drastically lower (3.5%). (3) According to the National Nosocomial Infection Surveillance System of the United States, the principal risk factors for the development of NP are as follows: endotracheal intubation or mechanical ventilation; a drop in the level of consciousness; COPD; age > 70 years; and aspiration of microorganisms from the oropharynx, the principal entry point for bacteria to reach the lower respiratory tract.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…It is currently the most common nosocomial infection, accounting for 13-18% of all such infections in Brazil, as well as for the highest morbidity and mortality rates, the latter being as high as 60%. (1,2) In ICUs, the mortality rate among patients with NP is approximately 50%, whereas that among patients without pulmonary infection is drastically lower (3.5%). (3) According to the National Nosocomial Infection Surveillance System of the United States, the principal risk factors for the development of NP are as follows: endotracheal intubation or mechanical ventilation; a drop in the level of consciousness; COPD; age > 70 years; and aspiration of microorganisms from the oropharynx, the principal entry point for bacteria to reach the lower respiratory tract.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%