Outcome of older patients with severe pneumonia predicted by recursive partitioning

Article Abstract:

Recursive partitioning can be used to predict outcome for older patients with severe pneumonia based on a nonconcurrent prospective study in a 24-bed intensive care unit in two university-affiliated tertiary care hospitals. Patients required mechanical ventilation on admission to the ICU, were age 75+, and numbered 104. A classification tree was developed to predict discharge, and it showed a superior predictive accuracy vs that of logistic regression and APACHE II. The tree is useful in giving a concise summary of local outcome experience and prognostic information to patients/surrogates.

Statistical Data Included, Methods, Decision-making, Decision making, Artificial respiration, Mechanical ventilation, Geriatrics, Medical protocols, Vasoconstrictors, Vasoconstrictor agents

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Radiographic resolution of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia in the elderly

Article Abstract:

The radiographic clearance of community-acquired bacterial pneumonia in older patients is investigated. The radiographic resolution should take into account the extent of lobar disease and the burden of underlying illnesses.

Science & research, Aged patients, Elderly patients, Radiography, Bacterial pneumonia

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A longitudinal study of idiopathic exudative lymphocytic pleural effusion in older people

Article Abstract:

A long-term study of idiopathic exudative lymphocytic pleural effusion in elderly people is presented.

Diseases

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