We go over the recent updates in the workup and management of pneumonia.
Hosts:
Brian Gilberti, MD
Audrey Tse, MD
Core EM - Emergency Medicine Podcast Episode 176.0 – Pneumonia Updates
Jan 27, 2020
Exploring recent updates in the workup and management of pneumonia, including considerations for sputum and blood cultures, testing for influenza, the role of Procal in determining antibiotic use, and updates in the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Considerations for Sputum and Blood Cultures in Pneumonia Patients
01:42 • 2min
Workup for Severe Pneumonia and Testing for Influenza
03:35 • 2min
The Role of Procal in Determining Antibiotic Use in the Emergency Department
05:32 • 2min
Updates in the Treatment of Community-Acquired Pneumonia
07:22 • 3min