Three-item bedside severity score for an asthma exacerbation.
The PASS — Pediatric Asthma Severity Score is a respiratory scoring tool used in paediatric practice. Three-item bedside severity score for an asthma exacerbation. It scores 3 criteria and interprets the total across 3 bands, so the number always arrives with the severity it implies rather than on its own. In PediAid each criterion is shown as a labelled option with the weight it carries, so the total can be checked rather than taken on trust.
3. They are Wheezing; Work of breathing / retractions; Prolonged expiration.
The total is interpreted as: any score - Mild: pASS 0-1 - mild exacerbation. Short-acting beta-agonist and reassess; 2 points or more - Moderate: pASS 2-3 - moderate exacerbation. Bronchodilators plus systemic corticosteroid; 4 points or more - Severe: pASS 4-6 - severe exacerbation. Intensive bronchodilator therapy, steroids, oxygen, consider magnesium and admission.
No. It is a structured way to record and communicate severity. A clinician concerned about a child should act on that concern regardless of the total.
Total range 0-6.
Yes. Score definitions are bundled with the PediAid app, so the score computes without a connection.