The use of smart-cop score in Predicting severity outcomes Among patients with community Acquired pneumonia admitted at Tertiary care center belagavi - A cross sectional study

Abstract

Introduction Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a common cause of death from infection. Severity assessment tools like CURB-65 and PSI are used to guide treatment decisions in CAP. The SMART-COP score is a newer tool that predicts the need for intensive respiratory or vasopressor support (IRVS). This study evaluates the use of the SMART-COP score in predicting severity outcomes for patients with CAP. Materials and Methods This was a hospital-based, single-center, cross-sectional study conducted over 12 months at a tertiary care center in India. 80 patients aged 18 years and older, admitted with CAP, were included. Data was collected on patient demographics, medical history, clinical parameters, and severity scores (CURB-65, PSI, and SMART-COP). Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 23.