Finding the right pneumonia topic in these guidelines

Management of pneumonia is dependent on the type of pneumonia. Use Finding the right pneumonia topic in these guidelines to find the right pneumonia topic in these guidelines.

Figure 1. Finding the right pneumonia topic in these guidelines
Directed therapy for pneumoniaWhat is community-acquired pneumonia (CAP)?Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in residents of an aged-care facilityCommunity-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in children 2 months or olderCommunity-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in term neonates and children 2 months or olderVentilator-associated pneumoniaWhat is hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP)?Approach to managing parapneumonic effusion and thoracic empyemaPresentation of lung abscess
Note:

NB1: If aspiration pneumonia is suspected (eg the patient had an aspiration event or has risk factors for recurrent aspiration), see Management of a patient who has had an aspiration event for additional management advice.

NB2: If an aged-care facility resident develops pneumonia in the facility but is being treated in hospital, manage as for CAP in adults.