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FIVE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT... Management of community-acquired pneumonia in the emergency department.

Authors :
Leis, Jerome A.
Gold, Wayne L.
Source :
Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). 3/20/2012, Vol. 184 Issue 5, p559-559. 1p.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article discusses the five things to consider in managing community-acquired pneumonia in emergency department. It mentions the effects of administrating antibiotics on time to provide a successful therapy on the said disease. It discusses the requirement on early diagnosis of the disease to be refer on intensive care. Moreover, it cites the role of outpatient therapy in handling risk factors on Streptococcus pneumoniae.

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
184
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
74282218
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.111143