Pneumonia: Long Term Care Setting

Synopsis

Looks at predisposing factors in the development of pneumonia in old people and steps in preventing it in a health care facility. Focuses on nursing assessment skills and emphasises the sometimes unique presentation of pneumonia in the geriatric patient. Reinforces ongoing nursing skills and discusses drug treatment of specific pneumonia. Includes actual lung sounds.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 28 min.

Availability

Sale; 1996 sale: £75.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

geriatric medicine; pneumonia

Distributor

Name

Viewtech Educational Media

Notes

NB. Viewtech ceased trading in 2014 and the company’s products are no longer in distribution