Semin Respir Crit Care Med 2009; 30(1): 046-051
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1119808
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Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia in the Emergency Department

Ellen M. Slaven1 , Jairo I. Santanilla1 , 2 , Peter M. DeBlieux1
  • 1Section of Emergency Medicine, Department of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
  • 2Section of Critical Care Medicine, Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
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Publication Date:
06 February 2009 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Emergency medicine clinicians frequently diagnose and treat patients with pneumonia. The recent recognition of healthcare-associated pneumonia (HCAP) mandates that emergency medicine clinicians remain current and able to distinguish this from community-acquired pneumonia. This article reviews the diagnosis and management of HCAP from the perspective of the emergency medicine clinician.

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Ellen M SlavenM.D. 

Section of Emergency Medicine, Department of Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

2021 Perdido St., 5th fl., New Orleans, LA 70112

Email: eslave@lsuhsc.edu