Table 1 The minor criteria scoring systems
From: Scored minor criteria for severe community-acquired pneumonia predicted better
Weight Variable | IDSA/ATS minor criteria | Scored minor criteria |
|---|---|---|
Respiratory rate ≥ 30 breaths/min | 1 | 1 |
PaO2/FiO2 ≤ 250 mmHg | 1 | 2 |
Multilobar infiltrates | 1 | 1 |
Confusion | 1 | 2 |
Uremia | 1 | 2 |
Leukopenia | 1 | 1 |
Thrombocytopenia | 1 | 1 |
Hypothermia | 1 | 1 |
Hypotension | 1 | 1 |
Total | 9 variables | 12 scores |