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CURB-65 Score for CommunityAcquired PneumoniaPurpose:%u2022 To determine inpatient or outpatient treatmentCriteria components%u2022 C - Confusion (abbreviated mental test score < 8/10)%u2022 U - Urea > 7 mmol/L%u2022 R - Respiratory Rate > 30/min%u2022 B - Blood pressure (systolic < 90 mmHg or diastolic < 60 mmHg)%u2022 65 - Age > 65 yearsInterpretation:%u2022 Score 0-1: Low risk %u2192 Home-based care%u2022 Score 2: Intermediate risk %u2192 Hospital-based care%u2022 Score %u2265 3: High risk %u2192 Intensive care assessment
