Question

A 66-year-old with community-acquired pneumonia meets 1 major severity criterion (vasopressors required). According to ATS/IDSA, this defines severe CAP. Which criterion is major?

Accepted Answer

Hypotension requiring vasopressors

Answer

PaO₂/FiO₂ ≤250

Answer

Confusion

Answer

RR ≥30/min

Answer

BUN ≥20 mg/dL

Practice question

A 66-year-old with community-acquired pneumonia meets 1 major severity criterion (vasopressors required). According to ATS/IDSA, this defines severe CAP. Which criterion is major?