It is difficult to determine the impact of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in Europe,
because precise data are scarce. Mortality attributable to CAP varies widely between …

Background The first publication of this review in Issue 3, 2005 included studies up to
November 2003. This update adds studies to December 2006 and focuses on application of …

Evidence-based guidelines for implementation and measurement of antibiotic stewardship
interventions in inpatient populations including long-term care were prepared by a …

Improving the care of adult patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) has been
the focus of many different organizations, and several have developed guidelines for …

Key Clinical Points Community-Acquired Pneumonia Community-acquired pneumonia
remains a leading cause of death in the United States and around the world. Although the …

Context Concern exists that current guidelines for care of patients with severe sepsis and
septic shock are followed variably, possibly due to a lack of adequate education. Objective …

Community-acquired pneumonia is still a significant cause of morbidity and mortality and is
often misdiagnosed and inappropriately treated. Although it can be caused by a wide variety …

The CURB-65 score (Confusion, Urea> 7 mmol· L− 1, Respiratory rate≥ 30· min− 1, low
Blood pressure, and age≥ 65 yrs) has been proposed as a tool for augmenting clinical …

Rationale: Objective strategies are needed to improve the diagnosis of severe community-
acquired pneumonia in the emergency department setting. Objectives: To develop and …

ObjectiveEvaluate the evidence for effects of inpatient antimicrobial stewardship programs
(ASPs) on patient, prescribing, and microbial outcomes. DesignSystematic review …