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Essential information for nurses on the diagnosis of pneumonia, its mimics, and the importance of antibiotic stewardship. It covers the definitions of different types of pneumonia, the limitations of using sputum color to diagnose infections, and the role of nurses in reducing unnecessary antibiotics. The document also includes references to relevant clinical practice guidelines and studies.
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Disclaimer: The conclusions in this presentation are those of the JHU authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Pneumonia is diagnosed when the following are present:
PNA Mimics Infiltrates
The Color Of The Sputum Does Not Indicate Infection
Tracheobronchitis
NURSE ANTIBIOTIC STEWARD
Aiming For Safer Antibiotic Use
Should I Collect a Respiratory Specimen for Bacterial Culture? Algorithm for Adult Patients in the Intensive Care Unit? Should I Collect a Respiratory Specimen for Bacterial Culture? Algorithm for Adult Intensive Care Unit Patients START HERE Proud to be a NURSE ANTIBIOTIC STEWARD Kalil et al., Management of Adults With Hospital-acquired and Ventilator-associated Pneumonia: 2016 Clinical Practice Guidelines by the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the American Thoracic Society NO NO YES YES Developed by The Johns Hopkins Hospital Department of Antimicrobial Stewardship
References NURSE ANTIBIOTIC STEWARD Slide 2