CURB-65 (Pneumonia)

Risk stratification for community-acquired pneumonia.

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CURB-65 Score

Management Strategy

Outpatient: Low risk

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About CURB-65 (Pneumonia)

The CURB-65 score is a vital clinical prediction rule designed for risk stratification of patients diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). It helps healthcare professionals, primarily physicians and emergency department staff, assess the severity of pneumonia and predict the risk of mortality. The tool evaluates five key clinical factors: Confusion, Urea nitrogen, Respiratory rate, Blood pressure (systolic <90 mmHg or diastolic <60 mmHg), and age 65 or older. Each positive factor contributes one point to the total score. This simple, evidence-based scoring system provides critical guidance for determining the appropriate level of care, from outpatient management to inpatient hospitalization or intensive care unit admission, thereby optimizing treatment strategies and resource allocation for improved patient outcomes.