A 52-year-old with CAP and septic shock receives fluids and antibiotics. Which ICU admission criterion reflects severe CAP by ATS/IDSA?...

Question

A 52-year-old with CAP and septic shock receives fluids and antibiotics. Which ICU admission criterion reflects severe CAP by ATS/IDSA?

Accepted Answer

Septic shock requiring vasopressors

Answer

Hyponatremia Na 128 mEq/L

Answer

CRP >50 mg/L

Answer

Platelets 110k

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Fever 39.2°C

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Severe CAP Criteria