A 64-year-old with community-acquired pneumonia is hospitalised (non-severe). Which severity tool is preferred for site-of-care decisions?...

Question

A 64-year-old with community-acquired pneumonia is hospitalised (non-severe). Which severity tool is preferred for site-of-care decisions?

Accepted Answer

Pneumonia Severity Index (PSI) with clinical judgement

Answer

CURB-65 alone

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qSOFA alone

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SMART-COP only

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NEWS2 score only

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