Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2724969 | The American Journal of Medicine | 2008 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Admission CRP <100 mg/L has reduced risk for 30-day mortality, need for mechanical ventilation and/or inotropic support, and complicated pneumonia. Failure of CRP to fall by 50% or more at day 4 leads to an increased risk for 30-day mortality, need for mechanical ventilation and/or inotropic support, and complicated pneumonia. C-reactive protein is an independent marker of severity in community-acquired pneumonia.
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Authors
James D. MBChB, MRCP (UK), Aran MBChB, Adam T. MD, FRCPE,