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| Pneumonia Mortality Predictor In the Elderly |
The EBMcalc module Pneumonia Mortality Predictor In the Elderly is available in EBMcalc Complete Edition.
This calculator evaluates the following Clinical Criteria:
- Ventilatory Rate ≥30 breaths/minute
- Diastolic blood pressure ≤60 mmHg
- Mental confusion present
References
- Ewig S, Kleinfeld, Bauer T, et al. Comparative validation of prognostic rules for community-acquired pneumonia in an elderly population. Eur Respir J. 1998; 14: 370-5. PubMed ID: 10515416
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