Nosocomial, or hospital- acquired, pneumonia is a disease that has proven increasingly resistant to many available antibiotics. Nosocomial pneumonia accounts for more than 40 percent of all infection-related hospital deaths.
Nosocomial pneumonia is the most common hospital-acquired infection among intensive care patients.
According to one report, there are an estimated six cases of nosocomial pneumonia for each 1,000 hospital discharges. Among elderly patients, the incidence climbs to 17 cases per 1,000 discharges. American Home Products Corporation is a world leader in the research, development and marketing of pharmaceuticals and other health-care products. It is also a leader in agricultural products, animal health care, medical devices and food products. Consulting Group Inc. All rights reserved.