TABLE 1

The CURB-65 calculator

CriteriaPoints
CConfusion1
UUrea > 7 mmol/L1
RRespiratory rate > 30 breaths per minute1
BSystolic blood pressure < 90 mm Hg1
or diastolic blood pressure < 60 mm Hg
65Age ≥ 651
Level of care requiredTotal score
Outpatient0–1
Inpatient2
Intensive care3–5
  • Based on information in reference 1.