BTS guidelines for the management of community acquired pneumonia in adults: update 2009

A summary of the initial management of patients admitted to hospital with suspected community acquired pneumonia (CAP) is presented in fig 8. Tables 4 and5, respectively, summarise (1) the relevant microbiological investigations and (2) empirical antibiotic choices recommended in patients with CAP. Investigations (Section 5)When should a chest radiograph be performed in the community?BTS guidelines