Pediatric pneumonia (Nursing)
Recommended Citation
Ebeledike C, Ahmad T, Martin SD. Pediatric Pneumonia (Nursing). In: StatPearls. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; January 16, 2023.
Abstract
Pneumonia is a disease of the lower airway that occurs when viruses, bacteria, fungi, or a combination of these, cause inflammation and fluid accumulation in the pulmonary parenchyma.[1] Globally, pneumonia is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children younger than the age of 5 years. Although the majority of deaths attributed to pneumonia in children are mostly in the developing world, the burden of disease is substantial, and there are significant healthcare-associated costs related to pneumonia in the developed world.
Type
Book Chapter
PubMed ID
33760441
Book Chapter/Book Details
StatPearls Publishing, Treasure Island (FL)
Affiliations
Advocate Christ Medical Center