Clinical policy: critical issues in the management of adult patients presenting to the emergency department with community-acquired pneumonia. American College of Emergency Physicians. NGC:007514

Publication Details

Author(s):

• AHRQ (US) - Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Country(ies) of application:

• United States

Language(s):

• English

Type of Publication:

Guideline Clearing Report

Primary Contact:

Jean R. Slutsky, P.A., M.S.P.H.
jslutsky@ahrq.gov

Publication URL:

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Publication Scope:

• Assessment/diagnosis
• Management

Publication Status:

Published

Date of publication:

Nov 01, 2009

Due for Review:

-

Diseases / Conditions Addressed

MeSH Terms addressed:

• Respiratory Tract Diseases (C08)
  • Lung Diseases, Obstructive (C08.381.495)
    • Pneumonia (C08.381.677)
• Therapeutics (E02)
  • Emergency Treatment (E02.365)
• Health Services (N02.421)
  • Emergency Medical Services (N02.421.297)

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