SMART-COP Score for Pneumonia Severity
Predicts need for intensive respiratory or vasopressor support (IRVS) in community-acquired pneumonia (CAP).
IMPORTANT
Tips for COVID-19: Use to determine floor vs. ICU. Perhaps best performing to predict ICU admissions for CAP, but unclear applicability in COVID/viral pneumonias/ARDS.
INSTRUCTIONS
Use in patients ≥18 years with clinical and radiographic findings consistent with community acquired pneumonia (CAP). Does not apply to patients with significant immunosuppression.
When to Use
Pearls/Pitfalls
Why Use
≤50
>50
Confirmed positive
Suspected
Unlikely
Confirmed negative
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Evidence
Creator Insights
- Jennifer Chen, MD
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