Abstract: Objective To explore the application of airway classification management in the elderly patients with severe pneumonia and its effect on compliance. Methods A total of 184 elderly patients with severe pneumonia admitted to our hospital from January 2018 to December 2019 were selected and divided into control group and observation group, with 92 cases in each group. The control group was treated with conventional chest physical therapy, while the observation group was treated with chest physical therapy on the basis of airway classification management. The indexes of circulatory function, renal function, blood gas analysis, and the related complications and compliance of the two groups were observed and compared. Results After the intervention,the systolic blood pressure(SBP), diastolic blood pressure(DBP), left ventricular ejection fraction(LVEF),E/A ratio, arterial partial pressure of oxygen(PaO₂),oxygenation index and the compliance rate were significantly higher, and the levels of serum creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, partial pressure of carbon dioxide(PaCO₂) and the incidence of related complications were significantly lower in the observation group than those in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusions The efficacy of airway classification management in the treatment of elderly patients with severe pneumonia is significant, which is helpful to improve the circulatory function, renal function and respiratory function, improve the compliance of patients, reduce the risk of complications, and promote the recovery of patients.

Key words: airway classification management, aged, severe pneumonia, compliance