Table 2 Respiratory Index of Severity in Children (RISC) scoring system

Severity of respiratory signs on physical exam:

If O2 ≤ 90%

3 Points

 1. Oxygen Saturation = …%

Else

 2. Does the child have chest indrawing?

   Yes/ No

Indrawing

2 Points

 3. Does the child have wheezing?

   Yes/ No

Wheezing

-2 Points

 4. Does the child refuse feeding?

   Yes/ No

Refusal to feed

1 Point

Growth standards:

 5. Weight for age z-score

Z ≤ -3

2 Points

-2 ≤ Z < -3

1 Point

Z > -2

0 Point

Total points

Maximum

6 Points