CPG

Diagnosis and Treatment of Community Acquired Pneumonia in Adults

PUBLISHED: February 2002	REVISED:January 2008
TOPIC: Respiratory tract infections	SCOPE: Prevention, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up
ABSTRACT: Pneumonia is the leading cause of death from infection and the 6th leading cause of death overall. This guideline assists with the diagnosis, correct use of diagnostic imaging and the appropriate use of antibiotic agents. The guideline makes recommendations for immunizations.
TARGET POPULATION: Immunocompetent adults over the age of 16
EXCLUSIONS: • Less than 16 years old • Immunocompromised • Hospital acquired pneumonia • Aspiration pneumonia • Cystic fibrosis or tuberculosis • Pregnant • Residents of LTC facilities

Summary: Diagnosis and Management of Community Acquired Pneumonia

Guideline: Diagnosis and Management of Community Acquired Pneumonia

Working Group Membership

A multi-disciplinary team comprised of:

Family Physicians
Infectious Disease Specialists
Pediatricians
Microbiologist
Hospital and Community Pharmacists
Epidemiologist
Consumers