A 67-year-old patient with suspected severe CAP requires vasopressors. What classifies this as severe by major criteria?...

Question

A 67-year-old patient with suspected severe CAP requires vasopressors. What classifies this as severe by major criteria?

Accepted Answer

Septic shock requiring vasopressors

Answer

Leukocytosis >12,000/mm³

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BUN 22 mg/dL

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Age >65 years

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CRP >10 mg/dL

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Severe CAP-Major Criteria