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| Pancreatitis Prognosis Criteria |
The EBMcalc module Pancreatitis Prognosis Criteria is available in EBMcalc Complete Edition.
This calculator evaluates the following Clinical Criteria:
- Age >55
- Glucose >200 mg/dL
- WBC >16,000
- AST >250
- LDH >350
- BUN rises more than 5 mg/dL
- Base deficit >4 mEq/L
- Hct drops 10% or greater
- PO2 <60 mmHg
- Calcium <8 mg/dL
- Fluid sequestration >6 L
References
- Ranson JH, Rifkind KM, Turner JW. Prognostic signs and nonoperative peritoneal lavage in acute pancreatitis. Surg Gyne Ob. 143:209, 1976. PubMed ID: 941075
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