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Consult Request Guidelines
for Non-resolving CXR Infiltrate
Non-resolving CXR Infiltrate
Suggested Pre-Referral Evaluation and Management Guidelines
1)
Evaluation of antibiotic coverage
2)
Historical investigation of environmental and infectious exposures
3)
Review of previous and current medications
Suggested Additional Test/Management Prior to Specialty Visit
1)
Current and old chest x-rays
2)
CT scan of thorax with contrast
3)
PPD
4)
Bronchoscopy
Patient Education/Information (includes preps)
Pneumonia - American Lung Association site
Appointment Timeframe
< 1 month
How to Get Results to Consultant
UMHS Patients: See CareWeb
External Patients: Hand carry non-UM records, pulmonary function tests and chest x-rays to visit
Clinic Contact Information
Physicians: 800-962-355
Patients: 734-647-9342, 888-287-1084
Clinic Location Sites
Pulmonary and Critical Care Clinic Locations
UM Consulting Physician
Pulmonary Faculty
Revised on:
07/25/2011