Westley Croup Score

Name: Westley Croup Score
Creator: Daniel Diaz-Gil, MD
Keywords: Westley, croup, score, laryngotracheobronchitis, stridor, retractions, air entry, cyanosis, consciousness, upper airway, pediatric, emergency

Assesses croup severity based on stridor, retractions, air entry, cyanosis, and consciousness

Clinically Verified· 6 tests

For educational and informational purposes only. Verify all results before clinical application.

Stridor *

Retractions *

Air Entry *

Cyanosis *

Level of Consciousness *

References

Westley CR, Cotton EK, Brooks JG. Nebulized racemic epinephrine by IPPB for the treatment of croup. Am J Dis Child. 1978;132(5):484-487.[DOI]

Reviewed by Daniel Diaz-Gil, MD · Last updated March 2026

Medical disclaimer

This tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional clinical judgment. Always independently verify results before making clinical decisions.

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