Open AccessThe Management of Community Acquired Pneumonia
Author(s) -
Tania Syed,
Mark Woodhead
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
acute medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1747-4892
pISSN - 1747-4884
DOI - 10.52964/amja.0184
Subject(s) - medicine , community acquired pneumonia , pneumonia , intensive care medicine , antibiotics , microbiology and biotechnology , biology
Community acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a common cause of hospital admission. The first 24–48 hours are crucial in the correct diagnosis and management of CAP. In this article we highlight the pitfalls in diagnosis and the important management steps. The correct assessment of severity with CURB65 scoring, proper supportive measures and appropriate antibiotics are key to effective treatment of CAP.