curb 65 scoring

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CURB-65
SymptomPoints
Confusion
1
BUN>7 mmol/l
1
Respiratory rate>=30
1
SBP<90mmHg, DBP=<60mmHg
1
Age>=65
1
The CURB-65 is used as a means of deciding the action that is needed to be taken for that patient.
  • 0-1: Treat as an outpatient
  • 2-3: Consider a short stay in hospital or watch very closely as an outpatient
  • 4-5: Requires hospitalization with consideration as to whether they need to be in the intensive care unit