Episode 23: De-Bugging the Approach to Pneumonia
Submitted by JPM on Thu, 2008-10-02 01:42.
In episode 23, we begin the discussion of antibiotic prescribing in common respiratory tract infections with a focus on pneumonia. We talk about the limited evidence for the clinical exam in diagnosing pneumonia. We review the variability in antibiotics suggested in guidelines and evidence for coverage of atypical pneumonia.