Paediatrics

Westley Croup Score

Severity of croup in children.

Education and reference only. Not a substitute for clinical judgement, local policy or product labelling. Always verify before clinical use. Values are calculated in your browser and never stored.

When to use

Use to grade the severity of croup and guide treatment and disposition in children.

Why use

It standardises croup severity assessment.

Evidence & references

  1. Westley CR et al. Nebulized racemic epinephrine by IPPB for the treatment of croup. Am J Dis Child. 1978.

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