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Pulmonary Embolism Index

Pulmonary Embolism Index: calculated with the published clinical method, with result interpretation. A reference tool that does not replace a doctor's advice.

ℹ Reference calculation based on the published method. It does not replace a clinical examination or a doctor's decision.

Pulmonary Embolism Index

Ageyears
Heart ratebpm
Systolic BPmmHg
SaO₂%
Cancer (1 = yes)
Chronic heart failure or chronic lung disease (1 = yes)
sPESI score
0points
Mortality in the derivation cohort (Jiménez 2010)Pulmonary Embolism Index: calculated with the published clinical method, with result interpretation. A reference tool that does not replace a doctor's advice.
Risk
Low
30-day mortality
1.0%

More about: Pulmonary Embolism Index

What it calculates

The “Pulmonary Embolism Index” calculator computes sPESI score in points from 6 parameters: age (years), heart rate (bpm), systolic bp (mmHg), sao₂ (%), cancer (1 = yes), chronic heart failure or lung disease (1 = yes).

Used by professionals and patients to assess health metrics, dosages, and risks.

Example calculation

With parameters Age = 60 years, Heart rate = 95 bpm, Systolic BP = 125 mmHg, SaO₂ = 94 %, Cancer (1 = yes) = 0, Chronic heart failure or lung disease (1 = yes) = 0 the result is 0 points (Mortality in the derivation cohort (Jiménez 2010)).

How to use

  1. Enter age, heart rate, systolic bp, sao₂, cancer (1 = yes) and chronic heart failure or lung disease (1 = yes) — each field above is adjustable with a slider.
  2. sPESI score (points) is calculated automatically as you type.
  3. Check the worked example below to see the formula applied to real numbers.
  4. Copy the result or bookmark this calculator.

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FAQ

How is BMI calculated?
BMI = weight (kg) / height (m)². Example: 70 kg / (1.75 m)² = 22.9. The WHO normal range is 18.5–24.9; below that is underweight, 25–29.9 is overweight, and 30+ is obese.
Is BMI accurate for everyone?
No. BMI does not distinguish muscle from fat, so athletes may show a high BMI with low body fat. It is also less reliable for teenagers, pregnant people, older adults, and very tall or short individuals.
What are the BMI categories?
Underweight: below 18.5. Normal: 18.5–24.9. Overweight: 25–29.9. Obese class I: 30–34.9; class II: 35–39.9; class III: 40+.
What is a better measure than BMI?
Body fat percentage, waist-to-height ratio (aim for under 0.5), and waist circumference give a clearer picture of health than BMI alone.

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