Risk for Nosocomial Pneumonia in ICU | Medical Algorithm

Is the patient in the intensive care unit (ICU)?

Yes

Age of the patient

years

Does the patient have an ultimately fatal disease?

Yes

Is the disease expected to be rapidly fatal?

Yes

Is the patient intubated?

Yes

Does the patient have a nasogastric tube in place?

Yes

Is the patient receiving H2-blockers?

Yes

Has the patient been recently bronchoscoped?

Yes

Select an appropriate answer for each question

Type of surgery

Level of consciousness

Nosocomial Pneumonia in ICU | Predictive Risk Index