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WHO clinical management of severe acute respiratory infection

Framework for triage, oxygen targets, empirical antimicrobial strategy and escalation in severe respiratory infection.

2023Version v2023.1Respiratory / Infectious disease

Key recommendations

  • BStrong

    Give supplemental oxygen to target SpO2 ≥ 90% (≥ 92-95% in pregnancy).

  • AStrong

    Start empirical antimicrobials within 1 hour in suspected sepsis after cultures.

  • BConditional

    Use a validated severity score to decide admission level of care.

Applies to

community acquired pneumoniasepsis

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