Pnemonia
Pneumonia is caused by a viral or bacterial infection or inflammation of the lungs.
The data shows the percentages of patients who received endorsed medical interventions at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital between January 2005 and September 2005, as compared to state and national averages during 2005.
| NATL | STATE | EMH | |
|---|---|---|---|
Take blood cultures (determine what antibiotic will work best for each patient) |
82% |
83% |
86% |
Administer antibiotics within the first four hours of arrival (expedite treatment) |
77% |
78% |
80% |
Check blood oxygen level |
99% |
99% |
99% |
Assess need for pneumococcal vaccination |
56% |
49% |
63% |
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