Q4. What information is needed to assist with a PNEU determination?
For NHSN to assist with a PNEU case determination, please send the following information to nhsn@cdc.gov: Date of admission Age of patient Underlying pulmonary and cardiac diseases Dates and results (findings and impressions) of ALL temporally related imaging tests, including imaging tests before, during, and after the IWP Collection dates and organisms identified for site-specific cultures, including quantitative/semi-quantitative results Collections dates and organisms identified for positive blood cultures All eligible signs/symptoms available for use in meeting PNEU, including corresponding dates for all