CURB-65 Station
Standardized Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) HUD
Clinical Criteria (1 Point Each)
Awaiting Clinical Selection
Clinical Application of CURB-65
The CURB-65 score is a validated clinical prediction rule developed to decide whether a patient with Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) requires inpatient admission. By scoring one point for each specific physiological derangement, clinicians can objectively stratify patients into low, moderate, or high-risk groups.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use this for COVID-19 pneumonia?
CURB-65 was developed for bacterial Community-Acquired Pneumonia. While it provides a snapshot of respiratory distress, specialized scores like the A-DROP or COVID-specific models are often preferred for viral-specific triage.
What defines "Confusion"?
In the original study, confusion is defined as an Abbreviated Mental Test (AMT) score of 8 or less, or new disorientation in person, place, or time.
Clinical References
- 1. Lim WS, et al. Thorax. 2003;58(5):377-82.
- 2. British Thoracic Society CAP Management Standards.
CLINICAL RESOURCE
Verified BTS Scoring Model