CURB-65
Severity score for community-acquired pneumonia.
RESULT
CURB-65
What is CURB-65?
Severity score for community-acquired pneumonia. CURB-65 is intended for use in: Adults.
How to Use the CURB-65 Calculator
- Enter New confusion.
- Enter BUN (Urea nitrogen) in mg/dL.
- Enter Respiratory rate in /min.
- Enter Systolic BP in mmHg.
- Enter Diastolic BP in mmHg.
- Enter Age in years.
- Click Calculate to see your result and interpretation.
Formula & Version
This calculator uses formula version 1.0, last reviewed September 2026.
References
- Lim WS et al., Thorax 2003;58:377-382
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CURB-65?
Severity score for community-acquired pneumonia.
Who is CURB-65 intended for?
Adults. Always confirm applicability to your specific patient before use.
What formula or reference does CURB-65 use?
Lim WS et al., Thorax 2003;58:377-382
Is CURB-65 a diagnosis?
No. CURB-65 produces a score or estimate to support clinical decision-making — it is not a diagnosis and should be interpreted alongside full clinical judgement.
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