Respiratory Score for Asthma (Liu et al)
Stratifies severity of asthma exacerbation in pediatric patients.
When to Use
<2 months
2 months to <1 year
1 to <2 years
2 to 3 years
4 years
5 years
6 to 12 years
>12 years
≤60
+161-69
+2≥70
+3None
0Intercostal
+1Intercostal and substernal
+2Intercostal, substernal, and supraclavicular
+3Normal feeding, vocalizations, and activity
01 of the following: difficulty feeding, decreased vocalization, or agitated
+12 of the following: difficulty feeding, decreased vocalization, or agitated
+2Stops feeding, no vocalizations, or drowsy or confused
+3Normal breathing, no wheezing present
0End-expiratory wheeze only
+1Expiratory wheeze only (greater than end-expiratory wheeze)
+2Inspiratory and expiratory wheeze and/or diminished breath sounds
+3Result:
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