Diagnostic tests and tests for non-responding patients | Patients n | Exposed for test, n (%) |
---|---|---|
Diagnostic tests: | ||
 Chest radiography | 30 | 28 (93.3) |
 Sputum test for culture and sensitivity | 25 | 19 (76.0)a |
 Chest examination (auscultation/percussion) | 30 | 30 (100.0) |
 Oxygen saturation | 30 | 30 (100.0) |
 Mini mental test | 30 | 30 (100.0) |
 Travel exposure anamnesis | 13 | 7 (53.8)b |
Blood tests: | ||
 Blood cultures | 30 | 26 (86.7) |
 Full blood count | 30 | 30 (100.0) |
 C-reactive protein | 30 | 30 (100.0) |
 Electrolytes | 30 | 30 (100.0) |
 Liver function | 30 | 30 (100.0) |
 Arterial blood gases | 26 | 24 (92.3)c |
 Appliance of CURB-65 score to assess disease severity | 30 | 5 (16.7) |
 Non-responding to treatment ≤48 h | 28 | 8 (28.6)d |
Tests for non-responding patients: | ||
 L. pneumophila urine antigen test, LUT | 8 | 1 (12.5) |
 Pneumococcal urine antigen test, PUT | 8 | 1 (12.5) |
 Polymerase chain reaction test, PCR | 8 | 3 (37.5) |
 Sputum test for culture and sensitivity | 8 | 1 (12.5) |
 C-reactive protein and white cell count | 8 | 8 (100.0) |
 Chest radiography | 8 | 7 (87.5) |
 Blood cultures | 8 | 7 (87.5) |