pneumonia Flashcards
1
Q
Ix
A
FBC —> WBC
CRP
sputum
CXR (consolidation)
O2 sats
Urea
2
Q
Typical pneumonia microorganism
A
S pneumoniae
3
Q
Atypical pneumonia microorganism
A
Legionella
4
Q
Mgx
A
Iv fluids
NSAIDS
O2
5
Q
Low severity Mgx
A
Broad spec B-lactam (amoxicillin)
Or
Clarithromycin
6
Q
Intermediate severity Mgx
A
B-lactam & macrolide
OR
clarithromycin
7
Q
High severity Mgx
A
Co-amoxiclav (IV)
AND
clarithromycin
8
Q
A