# Pneumonia Guide

> Clinical guidelines for community and hospital-acquired pneumonia management. (iPhone/iPad app by Joshua D. steinberg.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pneumonia-guide/id406419856 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Joshua D. steinberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/374154837)
- Category: Medical
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-12-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pneumonia-guide/id406419856/reviews.md

## What is Pneumonia Guide?

Pneumonia Guide distills and organizes the guidance found in the 2019, 2016, 2007, and 2005 American Thoracic Society & Infectious Disease Society of America guidelines on management of Community Acquired Pneumonia and Hospital Acquired Pneumonia and the 2011 IDSA Pediatric Community Acquired Pneumonia guideline.

The app addresses such common questions as:

    * what criteria are useful in deciding which community acquired pneumonia patients should be hospitalized?
    * what are those big-gun antibiotics for adult hospital acquired pneumonia, and what are the alternatives for those with medication allergies?
    * how long should antibiotics be continued?
    * exactly which pneumonia cases are considered to be hospital acquired?
    * which community acquired pneumonia patients require coverage for resistant organisms?
    * which hospitalized patients should be in the ICU?
    * which antibiotics are appropriate initial therapy for children with pneumonia?

This app is written and intended for practicing clinicians like family physicians, internists, pediatricians, ER docs, and hospitalists; for resident physician trainees; and for medical students.  As an educator and clinician, I am interested in feedback and I would be grateful for guidance on improving the tool.

## Key features

- Organized clinical guidelines
- Management of CAP and HAP
- Antibiotic selection advice
- Hospitalization criteria
- ICU admission guidance
- Pediatric pneumonia treatment

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pneumonia-guide/id406419856/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Terrible App

*2016-12-27*

This is really not an App! It is just a poor and incomplete "package" of the Pneumonia Guidelines. Not even well structured. No processing capabilities at all. Let's not confuse between "packaging" some info and publishing it as an App, and "a real" App.

**Developer response:** All of my apps help clinicians find information needed to provide care.  However, none provide answers.  They are all educational.  They help a clinician find answers and learn a thinking approach along the way.

### 5/5 — Another awesome app

*2012-08-22*

I have 2 other apps by Dr. Steinberg (ABG and Warfarin apps) and this one is right up there with them. Dr. Steinberg's apps are concise and to the  point which what you need in a reference guide. I have found all 3 apps to be incredibly useful as I work towards my Nurse Practitioner certification.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2011-08-14*

Great tool, thanks!
JE/ACNP

### 5/5 — Family doc

*2011-03-16*

Great app for point of care pneumonia treatment.  Quick and informative.

### 5/5 — Very Handy!

*2010-12-10*

I like this app. Very good. Recommend as great starting point for treatment of pneumonia. Great for resident and med. students. I will use as good check list when I see PNA patient.

## Frequently asked questions about Pneumonia Guide

### What clinical guidelines does Pneumonia Guide use?

Pneumonia Guide distills guidance from the 2019, 2016, 2007, and 2005 American Thoracic Society & Infectious Disease Society of America guidelines for Community Acquired Pneumonia and Hospital Acquired Pneumonia, as well as the 2011 IDSA Pediatric Community Acquired Pneumonia guideline.

### What specific questions does Pneumonia Guide address?

Pneumonia Guide addresses common clinical questions such as criteria for hospitalizing pneumonia patients, antibiotic choices for hospital-acquired pneumonia, treatment duration, identifying hospital-acquired pneumonia, coverage for resistant organisms, ICU admission decisions, and initial antibiotic therapy for children.

### Who is the intended audience for Pneumonia Guide?

The app is intended for practicing clinicians including family physicians, internists, pediatricians, ER doctors, and hospitalists, as well as resident physician trainees and medical students.

### What devices does Pneumonia Guide support?

Pneumonia Guide is available for iPhone and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Pneumonia Guide?

Pneumonia Guide has an age rating of 17+, indicating it is intended for mature audiences due to its clinical content.

### How often is Pneumonia Guide updated?

The latest version, 5.2, was last updated on May 13, 2020. Users can expect updates to reflect current clinical knowledge and guidelines.

### Does Pneumonia Guide have ads?

No, Pneumonia Guide does not contain advertisements. It is a free application designed to provide clinical information without interruption.

### Is there a cost to download Pneumonia Guide?

No, Pneumonia Guide is available for free download. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with accessing its content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.2 — 2020-05-13

updated links, updated for latest iOS standards

### 5.1 — 2020-02-05

minor tweaks

### 5.0 — 2020-02-04

- updated with the 2019 CAP guidelines from IDSA & ATS
- got rid of HCAP (which went away in 2016 with the updated HAP guideline)

### 4.3 — 2017-09-20

bug fix

### 4.2 — 2017-08-30

itsy-bitsy rephrasing of HAP ABX recommendations as recommended by my buddy, Dr. Harris (he made a good point, and he usually does)

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