Question

A 72-year-old man presents with fever, productive cough and pleuritic chest pain. On examination he is confused, blood pressure 90/60 mmHg, respiratory rate 32 breaths/min, oxygen saturation 89% on air and urea 10 mmol/L. According to the CURB-65 score, what is the most appropriate disposition?

Accepted Answer

Admit to intensive care or high-dependency unit

Answer

Manage as an outpatient with oral antibiotics

Answer

Manage with Hospital in the Home service

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Admit to ward for routine inpatient care

Answer

Discharge with no antibiotics and review in 48 hours

Practice question

A 72-year-old man presents with fever, productive cough and pleuritic chest pain. On examination he is confused, blood pressure 90/60 mmHg, respiratory rate 32 breaths/min, oxygen saturation 89% on air and urea 10 mmol/L. According to the CURB-65 score, what is the most appropriate disposition?