CPIS: Clinical Pulmonary Infection Score. Serial assessment tool for HAP/VAP diagnosis and therapy de-escalation decisions.
HAP/VAP Probability
Consider discontinuation of empiric antibiotics.
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Last Review: 2026-07-17
| Score ≤ 6 | Low probability of pneumonia. Consider discontinuation of empiric therapy. |
| Score > 6 | Suggestive of HAP/VAP. Completion of antibiotic course usually indicated. |
Pugin J et al. • Am Rev Respir Dis.. 1991;143(5 Pt 1):1121-9. The original study defining the CPIS criteria.
Last Comprehensive Review: 2026-07-17
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Clinical Context
We think this might be relevant to the clinical guidance for Clinical Pulmonary Infection Score (CPIS).
