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 April 2007 - March 2008.

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 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 April 2007 - March 2008.

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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PERCENT OF PNEUMONIA PATIENTS GIVEN INITIAL ANTIBIOTIC(S) WITHIN 6 HOURS AFTER ARRIVAL

Percent of Pneumonia Patients Assessed and Given Pneumococcal VaccinationThe rates displayed in this graph are from data reported for discharges April 2007 - March 2008.

Why is this Important?

Antibiotics are used to treat adults with pneumonia caused by bacteria. Early treatment with antibiotics can cure bacterial pneumonia and reduce the possibility of complications. This information shows the percent of patients who were given their first dose of antibiotics within 6 hours of arrival at the hospital. Patients who get pneumonia during their stay at the hospital are not counted in this measure.

Higher percentages are better.

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