Community-Aquired Pneumonia
In this chapter, you will find BC recommendations for the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia. We have also provided a link to a scoring tool to determine the severity of disease.
Student Resources
Tools
CURB-65
| Purpose | Assess the severity and risk of mortality in patients diagnosed with community acquired pneumonia. The results will help determine if patients should be treated in an inpatient or outpatient setting. |
| Type of Resource | Scoring tool |
| Included | Tool consists of risk factors associated with mortality in CAP patients.
Interpretation of Results:
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| Student Bottom Line | In all patients diagnosed with community acquired pneumonia, calculate the CURB-65 score to determine if patients should be treated in an inpatient or outpatient setting. |
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Pnemonia Severity Index (PSI)
| Purpose | Assess risk of mortality in patients with community acquired pneumonia and determine if patient should be admitted to hospital for treatment. |
| Type of Resource | Scoring tool |
| Included | Tool consists of risk factors associated with mortality in pneumonia patients.
Interpretation of Results:
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| Student Bottom Line | When patients are diagnosed with CAP, this scoring tool can help determine risk of mortality and if outpatient or inpatient treatment is warranted. |
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Guidelines
BC Emergency Medicine Network
| Purpose | Guide treatment recommendations for the treatment of community acquired pneumonia. |
| Type of Resource | Treatment recommendations |
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| Student Bottom Line | In patients diagnosed with CAP, use these guidelines to determine the best drug therapy for your patient. |
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