Designed and created by Guideline Central in participation with the American College of Emergency Physicians
Critical Issues in the Management of Adult Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department with Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Patient Guideline Summary
Publication Date: September 30, 2020
Last Updated: March 3, 2023
Objective
Objective
This patient summary means to discuss key recommendations from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) for critical issues in the management of adult patients presenting to the emergency department with community-acquired pneumonia. It is limited to adults 18 years of age and older and should not be used as a reference for children.