Epidemiologie, Diagnostik und Therapie erwachsener Patienten mit nosokomialer Pneumonie

Translated title of the contribution: Epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of adult patients with nosocomial pneumonia

K. Dalhoff*, M. Abele-Horn, S. Andreas, T. Bauer, H. Von Baum, M. Deja, S. Ewig, P. Gastmeier, S. Gatermann, H. Gerlach, B. Grabein, G. Höffken, W. V. Kern, E. Kramme, C. Lange, J. Lorenz, K. Mayer, I. Nachtigall, K. Dalhoff, G. RohdeS. Rosseau, B. Schaaf, R. Schaumann, D. Schreiter, H. Schütte, H. Seifert, H. Sitter, C. Spies, T. Welte

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Abstract

Nosocomial pneumonia (HAP) is a frequent complication of hospital care. Most data are available on ventilator-associated pneumonia. However infections on general wards are also increasing. A central issue are infections with multi drug resistant (MDR) pathogens which are difficult to treat particularly in the empirical setting potentially leading to inappropriate use of antimicrobial therapy.This guideline was compiled by an interdisciplinary group on the basis of a systematic literature review. Recommendations are made according to GRADE giving guidance for the diagnosis and therapy of HAP on the basis of quality of evidence and benefit/risk ratio.The guideline has two parts. First an update on epidemiology, spectrum of pathogens and antiinfectives is provided. In the second part recommendations for the management of diagnosis and treatment are given. Proper microbiologic work up is emphasized for knowledge of the local patterns of microbiology and drug susceptibility. Moreover this is the optimal basis for deescalation in the individual patient. The intensity of antimicrobial therapy is guided by the risk of infections with MDR. Structured deescalation concepts and strict limitation of treatment duration should lead to reduced selection pressure.

Translated title of the contributionEpidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of adult patients with nosocomial pneumonia
Original languageGerman
JournalPneumologie
Volume66
Issue number12
Pages (from-to)707-765
Number of pages59
ISSN0934-8387
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10.12.2012

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