Comparison of the Predictive Capacity of Oxygenation Parameters, Oxygenation Indices, and CURB‐65 to Mortality, Mechanical Ventilation, and Vasopressor Support in Community‐Acquired Pneumonia at Different Altitudes

Canadian Respiratory Journal · Published 2025-01-01 · DOI 10.1155/carj/9378618

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Conclusion: In patients with CAP at altitudes above 2500 m above sea level, PaO2/FiO2, SpO2/FiO2, and the A-a O2 gradient show a greater predictive capacity for 30-day mortality, need for IMV, and vasopressor requirements. The CURB-65 score showed a good predictive performance.

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2025

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