CURB-65 Severity Score for Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Calculates the CURB-65 Score to estimate pneumonia mortality to help determine inpatient vs. outpatient treatment.

Confusion? +1
BUN > 19 mg/dL (7 mmol/L)? +1
Respiratory Rate ≥ 30? +1
Systolic BP < 90 mmHg or Diastolic BP ≤ 60 mmHg? +1
Age ≥ 65? +1
Patient has none of these
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