Pneumonia: The primary treatment of shortness of breath due to pneumonia in the prehospital setting is preventing hypoxia with the application of supplemental oxygen. These patients need early treatment with antibiotics for improvement of symptoms and disease resolution.
Frans van Houten, CEO, Royal Philips. Frans van Houten is CEO of Royal Philips, a position he has held since April 2011. He is also Chairman of the Board of Management and the Executive Committee. Frans is passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship and business transformation.
Board of Directors. Mr. Thomas H. Werner has served as our President and Chief Executive Officer since May 2010, as a member of our Board since June 2003, and Chairman of the Board since May 2011. From June 2003 to April 2010, Mr. Werner served as our Chief Executive Officer.