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SMART-COP Score for Pneumonia Severity

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<p>Predicts need for intensive respiratory or vasopressor support (IRVS) in community-acquired pneumonia (CAP).</p>

SMART-COP Score

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The SMART-COP Score for Pneumonia Severity predicts need for intensive respiratory or vasopressor support in community-acquired pneumonia.

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