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Respiratory distress r1
Hypoxemia (defined by pediatric pneumonia guidelines as sustained saturation less than 90% on room air) r1
Age younger than 3 to 6 months and suspected bacterial community-acquired pneumonia r1
Suspected or documented community-acquired pneumonia caused by a potentially virulent pathogen, such as community-associated MRSA r1
Concern about observation at home, inability to comply with therapy, or unavailability for follow-up r1
Outpatient therapy
Inpatient therapy r1
IV fluids c123
Supplemental oxygen c124