Risk stratification for inpatient versus outpatient treatment of community-acquired pneumonia.
Mortality at 30 days:
- 0: 0.6%
- 1: 2.7%
- 2: 7%
- 3: 14%
- 4-5: 28%
Score 0-1: consider outpatient treatment
Score 2: close outpatient follow up or inpatient treatment
Score 3+: inpatient treatment recommended with possible ICU admission
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