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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 yields the following results:
- Mortality Risk
Equation parameters include:
- Respiratory Rate
- Diastolic Blood Pressure
- Mental Confusion
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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