What does each letter in CURB-65 stand for?

C: Confusion, U: Urea > 7 mmol/L, R: Respiratory Rate ≥ 30, B: Blood Pressure (Systolic < 90 or Diastolic ≤ 60), 65: Age ≥ 65 years.

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Puntuación CURB-65

Evaluate the severity of community-acquired pneumonia and guide decisions on patient management (inpatient vs. outpatient).

Pneumonia varies from a mild illness to a life-threatening condition. The CURB-65 score is a clinical prediction rule used to estimate the mortality risk of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). By scoring five simple clinical factors, physicians can more objectively decide whether a patient can be safely treated at home, needs a hospital bed, or requires intensive care.

ConfusionNew mental confusion

BUN > 19 mg/dLUrea > 7 mmol/L

Respiratory Rate ≥ 30Breaths per minute

SBP < 90 or DBP ≤ 60Low blood pressure

Age ≥ 65Patient age

CURB-65 Score

0/ 5

Low Risk (Group 1)

Mortality risk is low (approx. 1.5%). Consider outpatient treatment.

Medical Disclaimer: This tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Evidence & References

Lim WS, et al. Defining community acquired pneumonia severity on presentation to hospital: CURB-65 score is a light weight and reliable tool. Thorax. 2003.

Cómo funciona

One point is assigned for each of the five criteria. The total score (0-5) correlates with 30-day mortality risk and guides site-of-care decisions.

Fórmula de cálculo

Total points (0-5) from CURB-65 criteria

Ejemplos de cálculo

1. **Ward**: Age 70 and Urea > 7 = **Score 2** (Admission recommended).

¿Por qué utilizar esta herramienta en tu vida diaria?

Esta herramienta estandariza el manejo de la neumonía. Al proporcionar una puntuación de riesgo objetiva, ayuda a reducir tanto las admisiones innecesarias para pacientes de bajo riesgo como las peligrosas altas domiciliarias para aquellos con alto riesgo.