Nosocomial Pneumonia

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
NP
Pronunciation
/ˌnɒsəˈkəʊmiəl njuːˈməʊniə/
Category
Medical
Related Field
British Medicine

Examples in Context

  1. We evaluated whether not measuring RGV affected EN delivery, vomiting, or risk of nosocomial pneumonia.
  2. Objective To investigate risk factors for nosocomial pneumonia following abdominal surgery.
  3. Gastric bacteria colonization has been proved to play a significant role in the development of nosocomial pneumonia recently.
  4. A number of recommendations published for prevention of nosocomial pneumonia are empiric rather than based on controlled observations.
  5. Does glutamine-supplemented total parenteral nutrition reduce the incidence of nosocomial pneumonia?

Other meanings of NP