Clinical consequences of respiratory infections

Question 1

What is the curb 65 score for pneumonia

Answer 1

confusion
raised blood urea (>7mmol/L)
raised respiratory rate (>30/min)
low blood pressure s<95 d<60
age>65y

Question 2

How are pneumonia patients treated in the community

Answer 2

rest, push fluids, analgesics, antibiotics, safety net

Question 3

How are pneumonia patients treated in a hospital setting

Answer 3

oxygen if required, fluid replacement if required, antibiotics and critical care management.

Question 4

What is the most common bacterial cause of pneumonia

Answer 4

streptococcus pneumonia

Question 5

What antibiotics would you use to treat pneumonia

Answer 5

community: beta-lactam or doxycycline
hospital-not severe (amoxicillin +/- doxycycline)
hospital-severe ( amoxicillin and doxycycline or levofloxacin/ceftriaxone)