Table 4

PAGE point scoring tool

VariableCategoryPoint(s)
Age (months)0–12
2–51
≥60
Heart rate (BPM)≤125 (ie, 0–125)0
>125 (ie, 126 and above)1
Respiratory rate0–250
26–602
>603
Temperature (degrees Celsius)<380
38–391
>392
Oxygen saturation (%)>940
90–944
<905
Requires supplementary oxygenNo0
Yes2
BreathingNormal0
Abnormal2
RecessionNo recession0
Any recession1
BehaviourNormal0
Agitated or Listless1
Floppy2
Nurse judgementNo concern0
Low level concern1
High concern3
Multi-morbidityNo0
Yes2
Arrived by ambulanceNo0
Yes3
Advised by medical professional to attendNo0
Yes2
  • PAGE, Paediatric Admission Guidance in the Emergency Department.