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Review
. 2017 Oct;6(4):456-469.
doi: 10.1016/j.ehmc.2017.05.012. Epub 2017 Sep 15.

Hospitalized Patients with Acute Pneumonia

Shaheen Najafi  1 , Christian Sandrock  2
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Review

Hospitalized Patients with Acute Pneumonia

Shaheen Najafi et al. Hosp Med Clin. 2017 Oct.

Abstract

Pneumonia is one of the leading causes of mortality and hospitalization among US adults. The decision to admit patients from the emergency department is a major one because of its impact on patients and the hospital. The diagnosis of pneumonia is often clinical and based on symptoms and signs combined with radiographic findings. There are multiple severity assessments available that can guide treatment, prognosis, and disposition. Viruses are an important cause of pneumonia and require early recognition and treatment. The recommended treatment for community-acquired pneumonia includes a beta lactam plus a macrolide or a respiratory fluoroquinolone.

Keywords: Antibiotic stewardship; Community-acquired pneumonia; Emerging infectious diseases; Hospital-acquired pneumonia; Infection control; Viral pneumonia.

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