CURB-65 Score for Pneumonia Severity



C - Confusion

U - Urea (BUN) >19 mg/dL (>7 mmol/L)

R - Respiratory Rate ≥30

B - SBP <90 or DBP ≤60 mmHg

65 - Age ≥ 65



Score 0-1: Consider home treatment

Score 2: Admission vs close outpatient management

Score 3-5: Admission



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