Predictors of mortality for nursing home-acquired pneumonia: a systematic review.

Naveen DhawanNaushira PandyaMichael KhaliliManuel BautistaAnurag DuggalJaya BahlVineet Gupta

Published in: BioMed research international (2015)

The evidence supports the use of PSI as the best available indicator while CURB-65 may be an alternative prognostic indicator for NHAP mortality. Overall, due to the paucity of information, biomarkers may not be as effective in this role. Larger prospective studies are needed to establish the most effective predictor(s) or combination scheme to help clinicians in decision-making related to NHAP mortality.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular events
decision making
risk factors
palliative care
coronary artery disease
social media
drug induced
mechanical ventilation
acute respiratory distress syndrome