Literature
Curbside Consults Podcast
Published June 13, 2019
Community-acquired pneumonia is one of the most commonly encountered infections in the hospital setting. In this interview, Dr. Anna Thorner discusses the basics of diagnosing and treating pneumonia as well as delving into the roles of procalcitonin and glucocorticoids in its management.
00:00 introduction
03:03 a case and differential diagnosis
06:05 procalcitonin
10:16 a second case and first line inpatient treatments
14:04 causative pathogens
18:22 testing for a causative pathogen
23:18 “healthcare-associated pneumonia” and drug-resistance
29:39 MRSA and Pseudomonas
34:46 duration and de-escalation of therapy
36:48 glucocorticoids for pneumonia
40:32 summary and concluding remarks
45:13 credits
The Curbside Consults series complements the foundational information in NEJM R360 Rotation Prep by taking a deep dive into key clinical topics with expert clinicians and educators. These podcasts explore and critique the evidence behind clinical practice and break down statistical concepts for the busy clinical trainee.