Scoring system for use with pediatric asthma or bronchiolitis. It has not been validated in bronchiolitis, but is used by many local guidelines. Don't include preemies or age < 12wks or those with comorbid problems which may worsen disease course.

Scores are taken both before and after treatment ("SCORE, TREATMENT, SCORE"). Each score ranges 1-12.

Age
Respiratory rate
Retractions
Dyspnea
Wheezing

Asthma:

Bronchiolitis: Admit for score ≥5-9.

Seattle Children's Asthma Pathway. Text

Seattle Children's Bronchiolitis Pathway. Text