sci.CURB-65-pneumonia-severity Calculator
Calculates the CURB-65 pneumonia severity score (Confusion, Urea, Respiratory rate, Blood pressure, age ≥65) to guide admission decisions. CURB-65 ≥ 3 → high-risk, 30-day mortality 17–57%, requires ICU consideration; ≤ 1 → low-risk, suitable for outpatient treatment.
Inputs
- Confusion
- Reference formula or conversion factor shown for context.
- Urea Mmol
- Reference formula or conversion factor shown for context.
- Resp Rate
- Amount per unit of time or per unit quantity. Check the denominator before interpreting.
- Age65
- Age in completed years. Many health and fitness formulas adjust for age.
Results
- CURB-65 score
- A numerical rating from the scoring model in use.
- 30-day mortality risk
- Overall risk level based on the computed score or classification. Higher risk may call for mitigating actions or additional review.
- recommended disposition
- ISP (specific impulse) — rocket engine efficiency in seconds. Higher ISP means more thrust per kilogram of propellant consumed.
- CURB-65 components
- Sample size or count used in the calculation.
- Lim et al. (2003) — Thorax
- Reference formula or conversion factor shown for context.
confusion risk severity score mortality