Pneumonia

What is the commonest cause of community acquired pneumonia?

Streptococcus pneumoniae

What period of time in hospital following admission defines hospital-acquired pneumonia?

More than 48 hours following admission

In the ‘CURB-65’ severity assessment of pneumonia define ‘C’

Confusion with MMTS 8 or less

In the ‘CURB-65’ severity assessment of pneumonia define ‘U’

Urea above 7 mmol/L

In the ‘CURB-65’ severity assessment of pneumonia define ‘R’

Respiratory rate 30 or more breaths per minute

In the ‘CURB-65’ severity assessment of pneumonia define ‘B’

SBP less than 90 mmHg and/or DBP less than 60 mmHg

In the ‘CURB-65’ severity assessment of pneumonia define ‘65’

Age 65 years and above