False about CURB-65 criteria to assess pneumonia severity is:
Correct Answer: Systolic blood pressure <=100 mmHg
Description: Ans. C. Systolic blood pressure <=100mmHgCURB-65 includes systolic blood pressure <=90mmHg as criteria, not <=100mmHg.The CURB-65 is used to assess the severity of pneumonia.It includes five variables:* Confusion* Urea >7mmol/L* Respiratory rate >=30/min* Blood pressure, systolic <=90mmHgor diastolic<=60mmHg* Age >= 65 years
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