The Community-Acquired Pneumonia GUIDELINES Pocketcard™ is endorsed by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and American Thoracic Society (ATS) and based on the latest IDSA and ATS guidelines.
This practical quick-reference tool contains screening, diagnostic, treatment algorithm, drug therapy, dosing information, patient monitoring and counseling points. This latest update is based on the 2009 print edition with additional features, enhanced functionality and ongoing updates.
Key Features
Contains society-endorsed evidence-based treatment guidelines in a brief algorithmic format that is most preferred by practicing clinicians, quality managers, nurses, educators, and medical students
Provides all that is needed to make accurate clinical decisions at the point of care including:
Key Points
CURB-65 Severity Scores for CAP
Pneumonia PORT Severity Index (PSI)
Evaluation and Initial Management Algorithm
Criteria for Severe Community Acquired Pneumonia
Clinical Indications for more Extensive Diagnostic Testing
Initial Empirical Antibiotic Therapy for Suspected Bacterial CAP
Current Medication Tables with Brand and Generic Names
Detailed drug information: strengths, formulations, comments
Additionally, you''ll get valuable added features, available only from Skyscape:
New interactive flowchart: Complex algorithm and protocol are transformed from static images into dynamic step-by-step decision support tools. This innovative feature can quickly and easily walk you through even the most intricate decision models.
Built-in Medical Calculators: Provide instant access from within clinical topics to the CURB-65 Calculator and Pneumonia Severity Index Calculator
Full Images: Vivid images that aid in diagnostic workup.
Table Viewer: All the richness of extensive tables, easily viewable on the compact screen of your mobile device.
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Supported operating systems:
Windows Mobile 2003 Smartphone, Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone, Windows Mobile 6 Standard, Windows Mobile 6.1 Standard, Windows Mobile 6.5 Standard
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