CRB-65 score
Pulmonology
Also known as: CRB-65-Score · CRB-65 skoru · CRB-65 score (pneumonia severity without blood tests)
What it is for
CRB-65 is the CURB-65 score without urea, for assessing the severity of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in adults where no blood test is available (for example in general practice). One point for each feature present (0-4 points).
Classification
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| C | new confusion: 1 point |
| R | respiratory rate ≥30/min: 1 point |
| B | blood pressure: systolic <90 mmHg or diastolic ≤60 mmHg: 1 point |
| 65 | age ≥65 years: 1 point |
| Interpretation (BTS groups) | 0: low severity; 1-2: moderate severity (increased risk); 3-4: high severity. |
Source
BTS guidelines for the management of community acquired pneumonia in adults: update 2009
BTS · Thorax 2009;64 Suppl 3:iii1-55 (Lim WS et al., British Thoracic Society)
PMID: 19783532
- Edition
- BTS adult community-acquired pneumonia guideline (2009 update), CRB-65 groups
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