Pulmonary Embolism Severity Index (PESI)

Predicts 30-day outcome of patients with pulmonary embolism using 11 clinical criteria.

Patient Age+1 point per year
Male Patient? +10
History of Cancer? +30
History of heart failure? +10
History of chronic lung disease? +10
Heart Rate ≥ 110? +20
Systolic Blood Pressure < 100 mmHg? +30
Respiratory Rate ≥ 30/min? +20
Temperature < 36° C / 96.8° F? +20
Altered Mental Status?
Disorientation, lethargy, stupor, or coma
+60
O2 Saturation < 90% on Room Air? +20
PESI Score:








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