Run the List Pneumonia - Three Most Important Takeaways

If you suspect ammonia and you're going to treat someone with antibiotics, then make sure to order a chest x-ray. MRSA coverage should be reserved for inpatients with cap who are either severely ill or who have previously had a history of MRSA or pseudomonas. If your cultures are negative then for MRSA you can stop it. The MRSA negative swab has a negative predictive value of 95%.