|
| INTRO EQUATIONS CRITERIA DECISION CONVERT SPECIALTIES REFS SEARCH NEW FHIR APP POLICIES CONTACT |
| Child Pugh Classification for Severity of Liver Disease (SI units) |
The EBMcalc module Child Pugh Classification for Severity of Liver Disease (SI units) is available in EBMcalc Complete Edition.
This calculator evaluates the following Clinical Criteria:
- Encephalopathy
- Ascites
- Bilirubin
- Albumin
- Prothrombin time prolongation
References
- Pugh RN, Murray-Lyon IM, Dawson JL, et al. Transection of the oesophagus for bleeding oesophageal varices. Br J Surg. 1973; 60:646. PubMed ID: 4541913
- Child CG, Turcotte JG. The Liver and Portal Hypertension. Philadelphia, WB Saunders Co. 1964. NLMN ID: 46218
- Trey C, Burns DG, Saunders SJ. Treatment of hepatic coma by exchange blood transfusion. NEJM. 1966; 274:473. PubMed ID: 5904286
Legal Notices and Disclaimer All information contained in and produced by the EBMcalc system is provided for educational purposes only. This information should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or disease. THIS INFORMATION IS NOT INTENDED TO REPLACE CLINICAL JUDGMENT OR GUIDE INDIVIDUAL PATIENT CARE IN ANY MANNER. EBMcalc is NOT a medical device. EBMcalc NEVER stores cookies or other persistent data in user's browsers. Click here for full notice and disclaimer. EBMcalc is Copyright © 1998-2025 Foundation Internet [Build 275671 v25.1] |