Pneumonia Flashcards

1
Q

What is CURB65 used for and what does it stand for?

A
Confusion
Urea >7 mmol/L
RR > 30
BP< 90 sys
older than 65
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2
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What does the CURB65 score mean?

A

2 - admission

2-5 - severe pneumonia

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3
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What are the 2 most common typical pneumoniae causing bacteria?

A

Strep Pneumoniae

Haemophilus influenzae

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