Table 3 WHO criteria for severe pneumonia
MANDATORY | PLUS ≥ 1 of the following | |
|---|---|---|
Cough OR difficulty in breathing | Peripheral oxygen saturation < 90% | |
Central cyanosis | ||
Severe respiratory distress | Grunting | |
Nasal flaring | ||
Very severe chest indrawing | ||
Signs of pneumonia (tachypnea OR chest indrawing) AND at least one danger signs (a to f) | (a) Inability to breastfeed or drink | |
(b) Persistent vomiting | ||
(c) Lethargy or reduced level of consciousness | ||
(d) Convulsions | ||
(e) Stridor in calm child | ||
(f) Severe malnutrition | ||