Table 1. clinical score.
0 | 1 = mild | 2 = marked | |
Intercostals retraction | |||
Xiphoid retraction | |||
Chest movement synchronization | |||
Nasal flaring | |||
Score I = | |||
0 | 1 | 2 | |
Wheezing | None | E | E+I or no more sounds |
I/E ratio | I>E | I = E | I<E |
Reactivity | Good | Tired | Poor |
Feeding | Unchanged | enteral | parenteral |
Lung hyperinflation Chest X-ray | No | Yes with CTR≥0.5 | Yes with CTR<0.5 |
Score II = | |||
final score = Scores I+II |
E = expiratory; I = inspiratory; CTR = cardiothoracic ratio.
Chest X-ray was assessed once at the admission.