Method: A retrospective chart review was undertaken of
consecutive adults admitted via the emergency department
with a diagnosis of CAP during a 6-month period. Charts
were reviewed for symptoms and radiographie evidence
of pneumonia and for recorded pneumonia severity scores.
Pneumonia severity scores were calculated using CORB,
CURB-65 and SMART-COP for patients with available
data and used to assess compliance with the Therapeutic
Guidelines: Antibiotic.