Question

A 29-year-old with suspected CAP has CURB-65 = 1 and PSI class II. What tool is guideline-preferred to aid site-of-care decision?

Accepted Answer

Use PSI because it better discriminates mortality risk

Answer

Use CURB-65 because it's simpler

Answer

Use qSOFA exclusively

Answer

Use clinician gestalt only

Answer

Use NEWS2 score only

Practice question

A 29-year-old with suspected CAP has CURB-65 = 1 and PSI class II. What tool is guideline-preferred to aid site-of-care decision?