About CURB-65
CURB-65 is a clinical prediction rule for assessing the severity of community-acquired pneumonia. It helps determine mortality risk and guide treatment decisions.
CURB-65 Results
Important Information
- CURB-65 Score Range: 0-5 points
- Mortality Risk:
- 0-1: Low risk (0.6% 30-day mortality)
- 2: Low risk (2.7% 30-day mortality)
- 3: Moderate risk (6.8% 30-day mortality)
- 4: Severe risk (14% 30-day mortality)
- 5: Severe risk (27.8% 30-day mortality)
- Treatment Recommendations:
- 0-1: Consider outpatient treatment
- 2: Consider short inpatient stay or supervised outpatient treatment
- 3-5: Hospital admission recommended