Hospital Acquired Pneumonia: Diagnosis & Tests (Nosocomial Pneumonia)

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Hospital Acquired Pneumonia

Alternate Names : Nosocomial Pneumonia

Hospital Acquired Pneumonia | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the infection diagnosed?

The healthcare provider can diagnose pneumonia by studying a person's health history, doing a physical exam, and taking a chest x-ray and blood tests. Sputum samples may also be tested to identify the organism causing the infection.

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Author: Adam Brochert, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 08/29/01

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