Modern Assessment Scores for Severe Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Perspectives and Limitations

Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. 2011; 13(3):204-213

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Severe pneumonia is associated with high mortality rates, and appropriate severity assessment plays a main role in timely admission to the hospital, including intensive care unit. There are several scores for risk (poor outcome) assessment in patients with pneumonia. Each score has some advantages and disadvantages. This paper provides a review of current guidelines on the management of patients with severe community-acquired pneumonia.

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