When should I consider hospital admission for a patient with suspected CAP?

Consider hospital assessment for people with a CRB65 score of 2 or more, or a CURB65 score of 2 or more, especially if clinical judgment suggests severity or risk factors are present ¹,².

Arrange urgent admission to hospital for a score of 3 or more on the CURB65 score ¹.

Consider hospital assessment for a CRB65 score of 1 or 2, particularly for those with a score of 2, after discussing options with the patient ¹,².

Use clinical judgment alongside these scores to decide if hospital admission is necessary, taking into account social circumstances, comorbidities, and patient wishes ¹,².