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1: J Infect. 2002 Nov;45(4):213-8.Click here to read Links
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J Infect. 2003 Jul;47(1):88-9.

Evidence based medicine: review of BTS guidelines for the management of community acquired pneumonia in adults.

Mckean MC.

Pediatric Respiratory Medicine, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, LE2 7LX. m.mckean1@ntl-world.com

Community acquired pneumonia is a common illness with significant morbidity and mortality and a high cost to society. Guidelines for management in the UK issued by the British Thoracic Society have been in existence since 1993 (Br J Hosp Med 1993; 49: 346-350). These have been updated in 2001 (Thorax 2001; 56(Suppl IV)). This review summarises the guidelines with emphasis on aetiology, investigations and antibiotic treatment.

PMID: 12423607 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]