Clinical Scoring Tools
Evidence-based clinical scores — CURB-65, Well's PE, CHA₂DS₂-VASc, GCS
CURB-65 — Severity of Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Confusion (new mental confusion)
Urea > 7 mmol/L (BUN > 19 mg/dL)
Respiratory Rate ≥ 30/min
BP < 90 systolic or ≤ 60 diastolic
Age ≥ 65
Score: 0/5 — Low risk — consider home treatment