iatroX logo
brainstormaskiatroXquizcpdknowledge centrehow it worksaboutblog
Knowledge Centre / Pneumonia (Hospital-Acquired - HAP)

Pneumonia (Hospital-Acquired - HAP)

Management of HAP.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 30 August 2025
RespiratoryInfectious Diseases

Clinical Guidelines

International ERS/ESICM/ESCMID/ALAT guidelines for the management of hospital-acquired pneumonia
National
NICE guideline [NG139]
National
NICE guideline [NG139]: Pneumonia (hospital-acquired): antimicrobial prescribing
National
NICE guideline [NG139]: Recommendations for Pneumonia (hospital-acquired): antimicrobial prescribing
National

Recent iatroX Q&As

  • What are the key clinical features that differentiate hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) from community-acquired pneumonia (CAP)?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • Which antibiotic regimens are recommended for the empirical treatment of HAP in adults, according to current UK guidelines?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • How should I assess the severity of HAP in a patient presenting with respiratory distress in a hospital setting?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • What criteria should I use to determine whether a patient with HAP requires admission to intensive care?Updated: 8/16/2025
  • What follow-up investigations are necessary to monitor the response to treatment in patients diagnosed with HAP?Updated: 8/16/2025
ask iatroX
privacy terms faq
UKCA Mark

iatroX is a UKCA-marked, MHRA-registered medical device.

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play