ATS/IDSA Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Adults with Community-acquired Pneumonia
Abstract
Background: This document provides evidence-based clinical practice guidelines on the management of adult patients with community-acquired pneumonia.
Methods: A multidisciplinary panel conducted pragmatic systematic reviews of the relevant research and applied Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation methodology for clinical recommendations.
Results: The panel addressed 16 specific areas for recommendations spanning questions of diagnostic testing, determination of site of care, selection of initial empiric antibiotic therapy, and subsequent management decisions. Although some recommendations remain unchanged from the 2007 guideline, the availability of results from new therapeutic trials and epidemiological investigations led to revised recommendations for empiric treatment strategies and additional management decisions.
Conclusions: The panel formulated and provided the rationale for recommendations on selected diagnostic and treatment strategies for adult patients with community-acquired pneumonia.
Keywords: community-acquired pneumonia; pneumonia; patient management
Supplementary Data
Additional Resources (Updated as of 11/1/23)
Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) Clinical Pathway Overview Presentation
Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) Clinical Pathway Overview
References
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