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CURB-65 is scored from 0-5. This patient scores 3 as he has a raised respiratory rate (>30/min), raised blood urea (>7 mmol/L), and is showing signs of confusion. Therefore, he scores 3 on the CURB-65 score, with C = Confusion, U = Urea, and R = Respiratory rate, all being raised. He does not score for B or 65 because his blood pressure (B) is within normal range, and he is less than 65-years-old.
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This patient scores 3 on the CURB-65 score, due to his confusion (C), raised blood urea (U) (>7mmol/L), and raised respiratory rate (R) (>30/min). His temperature is also slightly raised at 39C, and his heart rate at 104bpm. However, these are not measured in the CURB-65 score, so would not count towards the points.
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He would score 3 on the CURB-65 score, as he has signs of confusion (C), a raised urea (U) (>7 mmol/L), and a raised respiratory rate (>30/min) (R). 1 point is given for each raised sign or positive symptom. Therefore, he has 3 points. His normal blood pressure (B), and age of less than 65-years-old would not score any points - for these to score points they must have a low BP (< 95/60) or be older than 65-years-old.
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This patient scores 3 on the CURB-65 score, due to his confusion (C), raised blood urea (U) (>7mmol/L), and raised respiratory rate (R) (>30/min). His temperature is also slightly raised at 39C, and his heart rate at 104bpm. However, these are not measured in the CURB-65 score, so would not count towards the points.
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This patient definitely scores on the CURB-65 score. He has signs of confusion (C), a raised blood urea (U) (>7mmol/L), and a raised respiratory rate (R) (>30/min). This gives him a score of 3.
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Pneumonia
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Respiratory
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A 53-year-old man presents to A&E with a two-week history of productive cough. He is unsure of what day of the week it is, despite having no background of reduced cognition.


 **His observations are as follows:**


RR 32/min


HR 104 bpm


BP 100/95


Temp 39C


He also has a Blood Urea of 7.6mmol/L.


What is his CURB-65 score?
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