Mortality Analysis of the Pulmonary Department of the Emergency Hospital

The assessment of mortality in medical institutions is a reflection of the health status of the majority of the population and the assessment of preventive measures aimed at reducing the incidence of certain nosologies. Purpose of the study : to assess mortality in the pulmonology department of the emergency hospital on-duty. Materials and methods . The reporting data of the pulmonology department for the period from 2017 to 2019 were used. using statistical research methods. Results . Pneumonia led to death in 35,2% of patients, which was associated with hospitalization of elderly and senile patients with a severe comorbid background, as well as the admission of patients leading an asocial lifestyle, late seeking medical help. Mortality from HIV infection caused death in 11,5% of patients, all in the late stages of infection 4B with the development of secondary diseases (bacterial pneumonia, pulmonary tuberculosis, pneumocystis pneumonia). Mortality from malignant neoplasms remains high during the study period, which indicates a late diagnosis. During the study period, oncology caused death in 13,2% of patients. Conclusion . High mortality in the pulmonology department is due to late verification of pneumonia, HIV infection and malignant neoplasms.