CURB-65 Score Calculator
Severity assessment for community-acquired pneumonia (CAP).
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This calculator provides general health information based on standard medical formulas and WHO guidelines. Results are for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered as professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations.
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CURB-65 Criteria
Select all criteria that apply:
CRB-65 (Pre-Hospital)
CRB-65 excludes urea (U) for community settings where lab tests are not available. CRB-65 Score: 0/4
CURB-65 Score
0/5
30-Day Mortality: 0.6%
Management Recommendation
Low mortality risk. Consider home treatment with oral antibiotics. Outpatient management appropriate for most patients.
Mortality Risk by Score
- Score 0: 0.6% - Outpatient
- Score 1: 2.7% - Outpatient
- Score 2: 6.8% - Inpatient or close outpatient
- Score 3: 14.0% - Inpatient (consider ICU)
- Score 4: 27.8% - ICU
- Score 5: 57.0% - ICU
CURB-65 Mnemonic
- Confusion (new)
- Urea >7 mmol/L
- Respiratory rate ≥30
- Blood pressure low
- 65 years or older
Clinical Notes
Consider social factors, ability to take oral medications, oxygen requirements, and patient preference alongside CURB-65 score when making disposition decisions.
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Editorial Note
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This page is maintained as an educational calculator reference.
Formula Source: WHO Health Metrics Standards
by World Health Organization