Westley Croup Score Calculator
Score croup severity from bedside exam findings. Croup remains a clinical diagnosis; use this to track severity and response.
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Assess airway and work of breathing first; do not delay urgent treatment to complete a score.
References
This PediaHelper page implements the published clinical criteria and should be checked against local protocols and senior clinical judgment.
- Westley CR, Cotton EK, Brooks JG. Am J Dis Child. 1978;132(5):484-487. Original Westley croup score publication.
- Merck Manual Professional Edition - Croup Clinical overview and severity interpretation.