Community-acquired pneumonia: Strategies for triage and treatment
Anita Modi, Christopher Kovacs
Abstract
Community-acquired pneumonia significantly contributes to patient morbidity and healthcare costs. As our understanding of this common infection grows, collaborative efforts among researchers and clinical societies provide new literature and updated guidelines informing its management. This review discusses diagnostic methods, empiric treatment, and infection prevention strategies for patients with suspected community-acquired pneumonia.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCommunity-acquired pneumoniaTriagePneumoniaIntensive care medicineHealth careMedical emergencyInternal medicineEconomicsEconomic growthPneumonia and Respiratory InfectionsRespiratory viral infections researchEmergency and Acute Care Studies