Research Article

Clinical Epidemiological Characteristics and Risk Factors for Severe Bronchiolitis Caused by Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Vietnamese Children

Table 1

The Modified Cincinnati Bronchiolitis Score (MCBS).

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Respiratory rateNormalAbove tachypnea threshold (infant greater than 50 when not crying or agitated) accessory

MusclesNormalModerate retractionsSevere retractions

Air exchangeNormalLocalized decreasedMulti area decreased

WheezesNone/end expiratoryEntire expiratoryEntire expiration and inhalation

Evaluation
Mild: 0–2 points
Moderate: 3-5 points
Severe: 6-7 points