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Uncomplicated pneumonia in healthy Canadian children and youth: Practice points for management

Canadian Paediatric SocietyPediatría2018Publicación oficial

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Official Canadian Paediatric Society document (2018) on “Uncomplicated pneumonia in healthy Canadian children and youth: Practice points for management”. Although immunization has decreased the incidence of bacterial pneumonia in vaccinated children, pneumonia remains common in healthy children. Symptoms of bacterial pneumonia frequently overlap those present with viral infections or reactive airway disease. Optimally, the diagnosis of bacterial pneumonia should be supported by a chest radiograph before starting antimicrobials. Factors such as age, vital signs and oth.

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