Community-acquired Pneumonia - a Clinical Approach to Assessment and Management

Andrew Black

Community-acquired Pneumonia - a Clinical Approach to Assessment and Management

Andrew Black University of the Witwatersrand

Keywords: community acquired pneumonia, chest infections, lower respiratory tract infections

Abstract

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality. The implementation of CAP guidelines can decrease patient mortality and limit antibiotic resistance. The South African Thoracic Society (SATS) has revised its guidelines for the management of CAP in adults. This article reviews the management of CAP and explores the rationale for the recommendations regarding point of care and antibiotic therapy.

Author Biography

Andrew Black, University of the Witwatersrand

MBBCh, FCP (SA), FCP (SA) Cert Pulm Division of Pulmonology

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Published

2008-05-08

Issue

Vol 50, No 3 - May/June 2008

Section

CPD

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