Volume : VII, Issue : II, February - 2017

Prevention and management of pneumonia in the elderly

Meng Jung Chen

Abstract :

 Background:Pneumonia is among the leading causes of mortality in the elderly and a primary reason for admission. This study focuses on  for prevention and management for pneumonia in the elderly. 

Methods:This is a study of pneumonia in the elderly including data in the community and in the nursing home. 

Results and Discussion:Current recommendations for pneumonia prevention include flu vaccines for people over 50 and healthcare workers. Pneumococcal vaccine is recommended for people over 65 or with high–risk conditions. Additional recommendations include smoking cessation and respiratory measures including hand hygiene, use of mask and education.

Clinicians should know the most likely pathogens in patients with different environment to select an antimicrobial. Early use of antimicrobial has the advantage of treating pneumonia early, and may avoid the need for hospital transfer. 

Conclusions:Prevention and early treatment of pneumonia in the elderly, including vaccine and early use of antimicrobial can influence patient outcomes and prevent from hospital admission. It is important that practitioners are up–to–date with current guidelines

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Article: Download PDF   DOI : 10.36106/ijar  

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Meng Jung Chen, Prevention and management of pneumonia in the elderly, INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume‾7 | Issue‾2 | February‾2017

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