Clinical feature | Score |
---|---|
Level of consciousness |
Normal, including sleep = 0 Disoriented = 5 |
Cyanosis |
None = 0 With agitation = 4 At rest = 5 |
Stridor |
None = 0 With agitation = 1 At rest = 2 |
Air entry |
Normal = 0 Decreased = 1 Markedly decreased = 2 |
Retractions |
None = 0 Mild = 1 Moderate = 2 Severe = 3 |
A total score of 2 or less indicates mild croup, between 3 and 7 indicates moderate croup, between 8 and 11 indicates severe croup, and 12 or higher indicates impending respiratory failure (Ref. [2])