CURB-65 Score

Community-Acquired Pneumonia Severity Assessment

The CURB-65 Score is a tool for assessing the severity of pneumonia. For each present criterion, select "Yes" to add a point to the total score.

References:
  • LIM, W. S. et al. Defining community acquired pneumonia severity on presentation to hospital: an international derivation and validation study. **Thorax**, v. 58, n. 5, p. 377-382, 2003.
  • Mandell, L. A., et al. (2007). Infectious Diseases Society of America/American Thoracic Society consensus guidelines on the management of community-acquired pneumonia in adults. **Clinical Infectious Diseases**, v. 44, suppl 2, S27–S72.