Severity assessment for lower respiratory tract infections: potential use and validity of the CRB-65 in primary care.

AIMS: To explore the potential use of the CRB-65 rule (based on Confusion, Respiratory rate, Blood pressure and age >65 years) in adults with lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) in primary care. METHODS: Primary care clinicians in 13 European countries recorded antibiotic treatment and...

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Main Authors: Francis, N, Cals, J, Butler, C, Hood, K, Verheij, T, Little, P, Goossens, H, Coenen, S
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2012