Pneumonia in the Long-Term Care Setting

This video discusses predisposing factors and steps to prevent pneumonia in the institutionalized elderly. Focus is placed on nursing assessment skills and includes actual lung sounds. Discussion is provided on drug treatment of specific pneumonias.

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This is a straightforward approach to one of the most common problems in the institutionalized elderly - pneumonia. This video production discusses predisposing factors and steps to prevent pneumonia in health care facilities. Focus is placed on nursing assessment skills and includes actual lung sounds. The programme emphasizes the presentations of pneumonia in geriatric patients and reinforces ongoing care skills. Discussion is provided on drug treatment of specific pneumonias.