Pulmonology

CURB-65 Score

Pneumonia severity assessment for hospitalization decisions.

Confusion (AMT ≤ 8)

Urea > 7 mmol/L (19 mg/dL)

Resp. Rate ≥ 30/min

BP (SBP < 90 or DBP ≤ 60)

Age ≥ 65 Years

Mnemonics

🇬🇧 Confusion · Urea>7 · Resp≥30 · BP<90/60 · Age≥65
🇷🇺 Спутанность · Мочевина>7 · Дыхание≥30 · АД<90/60 · Возраст≥65
🇺🇿 Chalkashlik · Urea>7 · Nafas≥30 · Bosim<90/60 · Yosh≥65

Clinical Significance

Recommendation: A score of 0-1 suggests outpatient treatment; 2 suggests admission; 3+ suggests ICU assessment.