Question

A 70-year-old man is admitted with community-acquired pneumonia. He is alert with normal blood pressure, respiratory rate 22 breaths/min, and oxygen saturation 95% on room air. CURB-65 score is 1. According to Canadian respiratory guidelines, what is the most appropriate site of care and antibiotic approach?

Accepted Answer

Outpatient management with oral antibiotics targeting typical and atypical organisms

Answer

Immediate ICU admission and intravenous broad-spectrum antibiotics

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General ward admission and intravenous broad-spectrum antibiotics including anti-Pseudomonal coverage

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Outpatient management without antibiotics

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Observation unit admission with no antibiotics unless he deteriorates

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