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Croup score (pediatric)

Pediatric croup score

Score: 0 Very mild
Assessment
<2	Very mild
2-9	Mild to moderately severe
>9	Severe croup

Inspiratory stridor

	None 0 points
	When agitated 1 points
	On/off at rest 2 points
	Continuous at rest 3 points

Retractions

	None 0 points
	Mild 1 points
	Moderate 2 points
	Severe 3 points

Air entry

	Normal 0 points
	Decreased 1 points
	Moderately decreased 2 points
	Severely decreased 3 points

Cyanosis

	None 0 points
	When crying 2 points
	At rest 3 points

Alertness

	Alert 0 points
	Restless, anxious 2 points
	Depressed 3 points

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