Figure 2From: Evaluation of early mini-bronchoalveolar lavage in the diagnosis of health care-associated pneumonia: a prospective studyFlow chart. (a) HCAP criteria: Hospitalized for two or more days in an acute care facility within 90 days of infection; resident of a nursing home or long-term care facility; attended a hospital or hemodialysis clinic, or received recent intravenous antimicrobial therapy, immunosuppressive therapy, or wound care within 30 days of infection. (b) Exclusion criteria: Younger than 18 years; patient refusal; coagulation disorders; judiciary protected patient; bronschospasm.Back to article page