The Drug Resistance in Pneumonia score, commonly referred to as the DRIP score, is a clinical calculator used in the management of patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). This scoring system is designed to predict the risk of drug-resistant pathogens in patients with CAP, which can guide clinicians in choosing the most appropriate antibiotic therapy.
The DRIP score is applicable to adult patients diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia. It is particularly useful in the initial management of CAP, where the choice of empirical antibiotic therapy can significantly impact patient outcomes.
The DRIP score takes into account various patient factors such as demographics, comorbidities, and recent antibiotic use. However, it may not be suitable for use in patients with hospital-acquired or ventilator-associated pneumonia, as the risk factors and pathogens involved in these conditions can differ significantly from those in CAP.
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Brandon J Webb, Kristin Dascomb, Edward Stenehjem et al. Derivation and Multicenter Validation of the Drug Resistance in Pneumonia Clinical Prediction Score. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2016 Apr 22;60(5):2652-63.
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