A 70-year-old with pneumonia has septic shock requiring vasopressors and mechanical ventilation. Which disposition is indicated based on CAP severity ...

Question

A 70-year-old with pneumonia has septic shock requiring vasopressors and mechanical ventilation. Which disposition is indicated based on CAP severity criteria?

Accepted Answer

ICU admission

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General medical ward

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Observation unit with q2h vitals

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Home with oral antibiotics

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Skilled nursing facility

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Severe CAP-Disposition

A 70-year-old with pneumonia has septic shock requiring vasopressors and mechanical ventilation. Which disposition is indicated based on CAP severity criteria?