Ultrashort course antibiotics for suspected pneumonia with preserved oxygenation.

Michael KlompasCaroline McKennaAileen OchoaWenjing JiTom ChenJessica YoungChanu Rheenull null

Published in: Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (2022)

One quarter of hospitalized patients treated for pneumonia had oxygenation saturations ≥95% on ambient air. Outcomes were similar with 1-2 vs 5-8 days of antibiotics. Normal oxygenation levels may help identify candidates for early antibiotic discontinuation. Prospective trials are warranted.

Keyphrases

blood flow
air pollution
particulate matter
pulmonary embolism
respiratory failure
community acquired pneumonia
intensive care unit
adipose tissue