Question

A 75-year-old man presents with acute confusion, fever (38.5°C), and productive cough. He has a background of COPD. On examination, he is disoriented, RR 30/min, BP 90/60 mmHg, HR 110 bpm. Blood tests show Urea 15 mmol/L. What is his CURB-65 score and recommended management setting?

Accepted Answer

CURB-65 score 5: Manage in hospital (high severity), consider ICU

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CURB-65 score 2: Manage in hospital (moderate severity)

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CURB-65 score 3: Manage in hospital (moderate severity)

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CURB-65 score 4: Manage in hospital (high severity), consider ICU

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CURB-65 score 1: Manage at home (low severity)

Practice question

A 75-year-old man presents with acute confusion, fever (38.5°C), and productive cough. He has a background of COPD. On examination, he is disoriented, RR 30/min, BP 90/60 mmHg, HR 110 bpm. Blood tests show Urea 15 mmol/L. What is his CURB-65 score and recommended management setting?