CPG

Diagnosis and Treatment of Community Acquired Pneumonia in Children

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 children >1 month and under 16 years old
EXCLUSIONS: • Less than 1 month old • Immunocompromised • Hospital acquired pneumonia • Aspiration pneumonia

Summary: Diagnosis and Management of Community Acquired Pneumonia: Pediatric

Guideline: Diagnosis and Management of Community Acquired Pneumonia: Pediatric

Working Group Membership

A multi-disciplinary team comprised of:

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