When should I consider hospital admission for a patient with suspected CAP?

Guideline-aligned answer with reasoning, red flags and references. Clinically reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP.

Posted: 16 August 2025Updated: 16 August 2025 Guideline-Aligned (High Confidence) Clinically Reviewed
Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGPClinical Lead • iatroX

Consider hospital assessment for people with a CRB65 score of 2 or more, or a CURB65 score of 2 or more, especially if clinical judgment suggests severity or risk factors are present ,.

Arrange urgent admission to hospital for a score of 3 or more on the CURB65 score .

Consider hospital assessment for a CRB65 score of 1 or 2, particularly for those with a score of 2, after discussing options with the patient ,.

Use clinical judgment alongside these scores to decide if hospital admission is necessary, taking into account social circumstances, comorbidities, and patient wishes ,.

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