*SMART-COP Score* https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.27248 The SMART-COP score *assesses the severity* of community-acquired pneumonia *(CAP)* and predicts the need for intensive respiratory or vasopressor support (IRVS). - A score of ≥3 points identifies approximately 92% of patients requiring IRVS, including 84% of those not needing immediate ICU admission. The score is particularly useful in emergency settings to guide decisions on hospital admission, ICU care, or outpatient *# Limitations* - May underestimate severity in specific populations (e.g., tropical regions). - Should be used alongside clinical judgment, not as a sole decision-making tool. - Less effective for predicting mortality compared to other scores like PSI or CURB-65. https://litfl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/etg-smartcop.pdf