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Nursing Home-Associated Pneumonia, Part I: Diagnosis
1Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Science, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY.
Journal of the American Medical Directors Association
|June 11, 2019
Summary
Nursing home-associated pneumonia (NHAP) is a common and deadly infection. This article proposes bedside criteria for NHAP diagnosis, emphasizing nursing staff
Area of Science:
- Geriatric Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Respiratory Medicine
Background:
- Pneumonia is a leading cause of mortality in nursing home residents.
- Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment and infection control in this vulnerable population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose bedside diagnostic criteria for nursing home-associated pneumonia (NHAP).
- To highlight the role of nursing staff and tools in improving NHAP diagnosis.
- To review current diagnostic modalities and their limitations in the nursing home setting.
Main Methods:
- Development of "bedside criteria" based on objective respiratory signs and symptoms.
- Discussion of a decision tool for differentiating aspiration pneumonia from pneumonitis.
- Review of diagnostic imaging (chest radiograph, lung ultrasonography) and biomarkers (CRP, procalcitonin).
Main Results:
- Proposed bedside criteria aim to simplify and standardize NHAP diagnosis.
- Templates can assist nursing staff in collecting and communicating clinical information.
- Limitations exist in the consistency of radiologist interpretation and the study of alternative methods like lung ultrasonography in nursing homes.
Conclusions:
- Standardized bedside criteria are essential for timely NHAP diagnosis.
- Nursing staff play a pivotal role, necessitating improved training and communication tools.
- Further research is needed to validate novel diagnostic approaches in the nursing home setting.
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