CURB-65 Pneumonia Severity Score Calculator
British Thoracic Society validated score. Evaluates 5 criteria: Confusion, Urea, Respiratory rate, Blood pressure, and Age ≥ 65.
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🫁 Site-of-Care Recommendations per BTS Guidelines
Score 0 - 1: Low risk (mortality < 1.5%). Outpatient treatment appropriate.
Score 2: Intermediate risk (mortality 9.2%). Hospital ward admission or short-stay unit.
Score 3 - 5: High risk (mortality 22%). Severe pneumonia; evaluate urgent ICU admission.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the CURB-65 Pneumonia Severity Score Calculator and how does it work?
British Thoracic Society validated score. Evaluates 5 criteria: Confusion, Urea, Respiratory rate, Blood pressure, and Age ≥ 65.
How do I use this CURB-65 Pneumonia Severity Score Calculator?
Indicate Confusion (new disorientation). Indicate Blood Urea > 7 mmol/L (BUN > 19 mg/dL). Indicate Respiratory Rate ≥ 30/min. Indicate Low Blood Pressure (SBP < 90 or DBP ≤ 60 mmHg). Indicate Age ≥ 65 years.
What mathematical formula is used in this calculation?
CURB-65 Score: Confusion (+1), Urea > 7 mmol/L (+1), RR ≥ 30/min (+1), Low BP (+1), Age ≥ 65 (+1). Total 0-5 points.
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