Table 1 Respiratory severity scoring rubric
From: A simple respiratory severity score that may be used in evaluation of acute respiratory infection
Score | Respiratory rate | Wheeze | Heart ratea | \({\text{SpO}}_{2}^{\text{b}}\) | Accessory muscle use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | <30 | None | <150 | >95 | None |
1 | 30–45 | End-expiratory only | 151–160 | 94–95 | Mild intercostal retractions |
2 | 46–60 | Entire expiration and inspiration with stethoscope | 161–170 | 90–93 | Moderate retractions |
3 | >60 | Entire expiration and inspiration without stethoscope | >170 | <90 | Moderate retractions + head bobbing or tracheal tugging |