Updates on Community-Acquired Pneumonia Management

This chapter reviews the latest clinical practice guidelines for diagnosing and treating community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), highlighting changes in risk assessment and diagnostic testing. It emphasizes the role of sputum cultures and discusses the criteria for ICU admissions, alongside effective antibiotic regimens tailored for various patient profiles. The chapter aims to equip clinicians with updated knowledge to enhance patient outcomes in managing CAP amid evolving resistance patterns.