Pulmonary Pathology Flashcards by Nathan Blackhurst | Brainscape

Q

What diagnostic studies are needed Pneumonia

A

CXR- consolidation
Bacteriologic studies of the sputum
Peripheral Blood Smears- bacterial pneumonias will show Leukocytosis (high WBC count)
Blood Gas Analysis

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