A 71-year-old with CAP in the ED is tachypneic and hypoxemic. Which criterion alone mandates ICU level care?...

Question

A 71-year-old with CAP in the ED is tachypneic and hypoxemic. Which criterion alone mandates ICU level care?

Accepted Answer

Septic shock requiring vasopressors

Answer

CURB-65 score of 2

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Age >65 years

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BUN 20 mg/dL

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CRP >100 mg/L

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