Pediatric asthma severity score is associated with critical care interventions

Table 1 Pediatric asthma severity score calculation table

Score	1	2	3
Respiratory rate
2 to 3 yr	≤ 34	35 to 39	≥ 40
4 to 5 yr	≤ 30	31 to 35	≥ 36
6 to 12 yr	≤ 26	27 to 30	≥ 31
Older than 12 yr	≤ 23	24 to 27	≥ 28
Oxygen	> 90% on room air	85%-90% on room air	< 85% on room air
requirements
Auscultation	Normal breath sounds or end-expiratory wheeze only	Expiratory wheezing	Inspiratory and expiratory wheezing or diminished breath sounds
Retractions	≤ One site	Two sites	≥ Three sites
Dyspnea	Speaks in sentences, coos and babbles	Speaks in partial sentences, short cry	Speaks in single words/short phrases/grunting