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PHLB Proud Points: Pneumonia

PHLB Proud Points: Pneumonia



PERCENT OF PNEUMONIA PATIENTS GIVEN OXYGENATION ASSESSMENT

Percent of Pneumonia Patients Given Oxygenation AssessmentThe rates displayed in this graph are from data reported for discharges July 2006 through June 2007.

Why is this Important?

Pneumonia can lower the oxygen in your blood because the air spaces in your lungs fill with mucus. The oxygen you breathe does not get into your bloodstream. It is important that the amount of oxygen in your blood be measured within 24 hours of arriving at the hospital to see if you need oxygen therapy. The assessment may include an ABG (arterial blood gas) or pulse oximetry (electrodes attached to a part of your body like a finger, earlobe, or skin fold).

Higher percentages are better.

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PERCENT OF PNEUMONIA PATIENTS ASSESSED AND GIVEN PNEUMOCOCCAL VACCINATION

Percent of Pneumonia Patients Assessed and Given Pneumococcal VaccinationThe rates displayed in this graph are from data reported for discharges July 2006 through June 2007.

Why is this Important?

The pneumococcal vaccine may help you prevent, or lower the risk of complications of pneumonia caused by bacteria. It may also help you prevent future infections. Patients with pneumonia should be asked if they have been vaccinated recently for pneumonia and, if not, should be given the vaccine.

Higher percentages are better.

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PERCENT OF PNEUMONIA PATIENTS WHOSE INITIAL EMERGENCY ROOM BLOOD CULTURE WAS PERFORMED PRIOR TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE FIRST HOSPITAL DOSE OF ANTIBIOTICS

Percent of Pneumonia Patients Whose Initial Emergency Room Blood Culture Was Performed Prior To The Administration Of The First Hospital Dose Of AntibioticsThe rates displayed in this graph are from data reported for discharges July 2006 through June 2007.

Why is this Important?

Different types of bacteria can cause pneumonia. A blood culture is a test that can help your health care provider identify which bacteria may have caused your pneumonia, and which antibiotic should be prescribed. A blood culture is not always needed, but for patients who are first seen in the hospital emergency department, it is important for the accuracy of the test that blood culture be conducted before any antibiotics are started. It is also important to start antibiotics as soon as possible.

Higher percentages are better.

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