Variable | PESI | sPESI | Optimal Prediction rRule |
---|---|---|---|
Age | Age in years | 1 point (if age > 80 years) | 4 points (if age > 80 years) |
Male sex | 10 points | ||
Cancer | 30 points | 1 point | 4 points |
Chronic heart failure | 10 points | 1 point | 2 points |
Chronic pulmonary disease | 10 points | ||
Pulse rate ≥ 110b.p.m | 20 points | 1 point | 4 points |
Systolic BP < 100 mmHg | 30 points | 1 point | |
Respiratory rate > 30 breaths per min | 20 points | ||
Temperature < 36 °C | 20 points | ||
Altered mental status | 60 points | 5 points | |
Arterial oxyhaemoglobin saturation < 90% | 20 points | 1 point | |
Serum calcium ≤ 2.13 mmol/L | 3 points |