Defining community acquired pneumonia severity on presentation to hospital: an international derivation and validation study

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Abstract

A simple six point score based on confusion, urea, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and age can be used to stratify patients with CAP into different management groups.

Topics & Keywords

Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections Emergency and Acute Care Studies Respiratory viral infections research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Thorax

Volume 58, Issue 5, pp. 377-382

DOI: 10.1136/thorax.58.5.377

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