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Prescription Revision's Podcast
Paul Ryan founded Prescription Revision in 2007. For over 15 years, Prescription Revision has been making prescribing guidelines relevant for GPs and Pharmacists. We are passionate about education and giving practical everyday evidence based advice on prescribing. Our podcasts make it easy for GPs and Pharmacists to understand key concepts when prescribing medication. For more, see prescriptionrevision.com
Prescription Revision's Podcast
Community Acquired Pneumonia in Children
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Prescription Revision
Dr Paul Ryan will discuss the following with regard to community acquired pneumonia in children:
- Majority of pneumonia in children are caused by viruses
- Absence of Tachypnea makes pneumonia unlikely in children
- Distinguish between bacterial & viral pneumonia and the risk factors associated with bacterial pneumonia
- Management of child who does not require hospitalisation
- Indication for hospitalisation referral in both children < 1 year of age & > 1 year of age