STUDY OBJECTIVES: Diagnostic errors in the emergency department (ED) are an important
patient safety concern, but little is known about their cause. We identify types and causes of …

Although prevention is our best defense, current community-acquired pneumonia treatment
guidelines are effective for treatment and cost containment. However, they should be …

Community acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a relevant public health problem, constituting an
important cause of morbidity and mortality. It accounts for a significant number of adult …

• To treat pneumonia, empiric antibiotic coverage should be started that includes a
thirdgeneration cephalosporin and a macrolide, such as azithromycin, to cover atypical …

Objectives: To evaluate the performance of a simple screening tool for chest radiography for
identification of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) among emergency department (ED) …

PURPOSE: This study examines the strength of the association between vital-sign
abnormalities, advanced age, and the diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) …

Streptococcus pneumoniae is the most frequent cause of pneumonia and meningitis.
Because S pneumoniae can colonize the upper respiratory tract and antibiotic treatment …

Background As a consequence of their condition, people with sickle cell disease are at high
risk of developing an acute infection of the pulmonary parenchyma called community …

Background: Community acquired pneumonia remains a leading infectious cause of
hospitalization with substantial morbidity and mortality in China. At present, the role of …

Risk factors identify likelihood and severity of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and
may allow prognostication. Prognostic factors can focus resources and efforts on those who …