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| Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis Activity Index (PUCAI) |
The EBMcalc module Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis Activity Index (PUCAI) is available in EBMcalc Complete Edition.
This calculator evaluates the following Clinical Criteria:
- Abdominal pain
- Rectal bleeding
- Stool consistency of most stools
- Number of stools per 24 hours
- Nocturnal stools (any episode causing wakening)
- Activity level
References
- Turner D, Otley AR, Mack D, et al. Development, validation, and evaluation of a pediatric ulcerative colitis activity index: a prospective multicenter study. Gastroenterology. 2007; 133:423. PubMed ID: 17681163
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