Comparison of Severity Scoring Systems in Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the ability of CURB-65, pneumonia severity index and SMART-COP systems to predict 30-day mortality and the need for intensive respiratory and vasopressor support (IVRS). Methods: We included 84 cases with community acquired pneumonia (CAP) and follo...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2015-04-01
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| Series: | Eurasian Journal of Pulmonology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.journalagent.com/eurasianjpulmonol/pdfs/EJP_17_1_15_21.pdf |