A 47-year-old with suspected CAP in the ED has PSI Class I and normal vitals. Which disposition is recommended?...

Question

A 47-year-old with suspected CAP in the ED has PSI Class I and normal vitals. Which disposition is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Outpatient management with oral therapy

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Mandatory admission for observation

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ICU admission due to pneumonia

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Inpatient because of age >45

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Observation unit for all pneumonia patients

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Community-Acquired Pneumonia