Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia

**Definition:** Infection of the lung often accompanied by inflammation that is acquired through an interaction within a healthcare institution often through a therapeutic experience (e.g., use of catheters or ventilators).

**Tree numbers:** - C01.248.250 - C01.748.610.300 - C08.381.677.300 - C08.730.610.300 - C23.550.291.875.500.500

**Synonyms:** - Nosocomial Pneumonia