Outcomes of empyema in the elderly: A study from Australia's Capital Territory

Conclusion: Key clinical differences exist in baseline characteristics of older patients with empyema. Understanding factors associated with mortality may help stratify those at highest risk of an adverse outcome and thus target treatment appropriately.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Nanayakkara, B., Tai, J., Lemberger, J., Huang, C. Tags: Respiratory infections Source Type: research