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Respiratory Score for Asthma (Liu et al)

Respiratory Score for Asthma (Liu et al)
Age
months
Respiratory rate
breaths/min
Retractions
Dyspnea
Wheezing
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When to use

  • Bedside assessment and reassessment of children with an asthma or wheeze exacerbation to guide treatment escalation.

Formula

Respiratory Score = respiratory rate (0-3, age-banded) + retractions (0-3) + dyspnea (0-3) + wheezing (0-3). Range 0-12. Low risk 0-4, moderate 5-8, high risk 9-12.

References

  1. Liu LL, Gallaher MM, Davis RL, Rutter CM, Lewis TC, Marcuse EK. Use of a respiratory clinical score among different providers. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2004;37(3):243-248.