Disease Severity Scores Flashcards
1
Q
What is the mMRC dyspnoea score (grade 0-5) used for?
A
- degree of disability caused by breathlessness
2
Q
What does CURB stand for, and what is the score used for?
A
- confusion, urea, respiratory rate and blood pressure
- estimates mortality of community acquired pneumonia
- think C for CURB and Community
3
Q
What does the mnemonic stand for in the CURB score?
A
- C = confusion
- U = urea
- R = respiratory rate
- B = blood pressure
4
Q
What is the GOLD stage used for?
A
- grades severity of COPD based on FEV1
5
Q
What does the mnemonic GOLD stand for in COPD?
A
- G = global
- O = obstructive
- L = Lung
- D = disease
6
Q
What is the WHO functional staging used for?
A
- grade how patients symptoms impact their daily life
- not specific to one disease
