Table 1 Respiratory distress assessment instrument*
N of points | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Variable | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Maximum points |
Wheezing | ||||||
Expiratory | None | End | 1-2 (1/2nd expiration) | 3-4 (3/4th expiration) | All | 4 |
Inspiratory | None | Part | All | NA | NA | 2 |
Location | None | Segmental ≤ 2-4th lung fields | Diffuse ≥ 3-4th lung fields | NA | NA | 2 |
Retractions | ||||||
Supraclavicular | None | Mild | Moderate | Marked | NA | 3 |
Intercostal | None | Mild | Moderate | Marked | NA | 3 |
Subcostal | None | Mild | Moderate | Marked | NA | 3 |