The Effect of Focused Lung Ultrasonography on Antibiotic Prescribing in General Practice

The Effect of Focused Lung Ultrasonography on Antibiotic Prescribing in Patients With Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Infections in Danish General Practice: A Pragmatic Randomised Controlled Trial

The goal of this randomised controlled trial is to determine if adults presenting with symptoms of an acute lower respiratory tract infection in general practice where the general practitioner suspects CAP, who have FLUS performed as an addition to usual care, have antibiotics prescribed less frequent compared to those given usual care only.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age ≥ 18 years.
2. Acute cough (< 21 days).
3. At least one other symptom of acute lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI).
4. The general practitioner suspects a bacterial community-acquired pneumonia.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Previous antibiotic treatment for the current episode of acute LRTI.
2. The patient is not listed with the general practitioner (no medical record available).
3. The patient is not capable of understanding and signing informed consent.
4. The patient does not wish to participate in the study.