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PSI / PORT Score

20 inputsPulmonology

Pneumonia severity index for CAP.

PSI / PORT Score calculator

Result

60 (Class II)

30-day mortality ~0.6%

Class I–II: outpatient. Class III: observation. Class IV–V: hospital.

18 to 100 years

Sex

How to use it

  1. 1

    Age is baseline score. Female: subtract 10. Nursing home: add 10.

  2. 2

    Comorbidities. Neoplasm +30; liver +20; CHF/CVD/renal +10 each.

  3. 3

    Clinical/labs. pH < 7.35 and neoplasm highest-weighted (+30). All 20 variables assessed.

When to use it

CAP severity complementing CURB-65
PSI more sensitive at low-risk end; CURB-65 simpler at high-risk end.
Class I–II
Supports outpatient treatment.
North American guidelines
IDSA/ATS recommend PSI for CAP risk stratification.

A reference for clinicians and students, not medical advice. A score supports a decision; it does not make one. Check every result against the patient in front of you and your local protocol.

At a glance

Specialty
Pulmonology
Inputs
20
Type
Formula

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