Use this application to determine quickly and easily the severity of an asthma attack (Downes rating) or bronchiolitis grade (Wood-Downes/Tall rating).
In patients with bronchiolitis and asthma, the severity assessment can be performed using the Wood-Downes scale that analyzes the following variables: cyanosis, hypoventilation, spasticity, respiratory effort, and neurological status.
The assigned score is between 0 and 10 points. The minimum value is 0 and the maximum of 10, the most favorable outcome is one that is below 4 and the worst that exceeds 7 points and PaCO2 is 65 mmHg.