CURB-65 Pneumonia Severity Score

CURB-65 Score

0-1 Points:	Low risk
2-5 Points:	Higher risk

References

1. Scand J Infect Dis. 2008;40(4):293-300.Comparing the pneumonia severity index with CURB-65 in patients admitted with community acquired pneumonia.Ananda-Rajah MR1, Charles PG, Melvani S, Burrell LL, Johnson PD, Grayson ML.
2. Lim WS, Macfarlane JT, Boswell TC, et. al. Study of community acquired pneumonia aetiology (SCAPA) in adults admitted to hospital: implications for management guidelines. Thorax. 2001 Apr;56(4):296-301.

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