Clinical Reasoning: Pneumonia

Question 1

One set of criteria for determining severity and appropriate management for pneumonia is called CURB-65.
The “C” is for…..

Each positive criterion is given one point, and individuals with a score of 0 or 1 are generally treated in an outpatient setting.

Those with a score of __ are treated in an inpatient setting, and those with a score of _ or greater are treated in an intensive care unit, or ICU.

Answer 1

confusion, “U” is for uremia, defined as a BUN, greater than 20 milligrams per deciliter, “R” is for a respiratory rate greater than 20 breaths per minute, “B” is for a systolic blood pressure below 90 millimeters of mercury, or a diastolic blood pressure below 60 millimeters of mercury, and “65” is for an age of 65 or older.

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