10th September 2020

A 68-year-old lady presents to the GP with a 4-day history of fever

A 68-year-old lady presents to the GP with a 4-day history of fever, dyspnoea, pleuritic chest pain and a purulent productive cough. She is on insulin for type 1 diabetes but is usually fit and well. Her basic observations are: T 38.0, Oxygen saturations 93%, RR 27, HR 120, BP 110/60. On examination, there is reduced air entry and a dull percussion note in the right lower lobe with associated crackles on auscultation. She is diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia. 

What tool should be used to risk-stratify this lady with pneumonia?

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