Pneumonia Care
Pneumonia is a serious infection and/or inflammation of the lungs. Oxygen has trouble reaching your blood. If there is too little oxygen in your blood, your body cells don't work properly. Because of this, pneumonia is a very serious condition. Appropriate recommended care for pneumonia patients includes: performing blood cultures when indicated, oxygen assessment, selecting and administering antibiotics in the Emergency Department within 4 hours of arrival, assessing vaccination status, and advising smokers to quit.
A composite score is a single score that reflects the following aspects of Pneumonia care when appropriate:
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Assessing blood oxygen levels
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Performing blood cultures when appropriate
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Choosing appropriate antibiotics
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Administering timely antibiotics (within 4 hours)
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Assessing pneumococcal and influenza status
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Advice to stop smoking