Pulmonary Infections

Infectious Diseaes consultation should be considered for any patients who are immunocompromised or at risk for resistant pathogens

Note

If the patient has any of the following characteristics, see the section for Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia (HCAP).

Hospitalization for ≥2 days in the preceding 90 days
Residence in a skilled nursing facility or a long-term care facility
Family member/close contact with multidrug-resistant pathogen
Immunosuppressive disease and/or therapy
Home wound care
Home infusion therapy
Chronic hemodialysis
Antimicrobial therapy within prior 90 days

Treatment