Ranson's Criteria
Ranson's Criteria: presence of 3 or more are assoc. with increased mortality:
On admission
age: >55y
Sr. glu: >200 mg/dL
Sr. AST: >250 U
Sr. LDH: >350 IU/L
WBC: >16,000/mL
After 48 h
Hct: decrease of >10%
BUN: increase > 5 mg/dL
Sr. Ca: <8 mg/dL
PaO2: <60 mm Hg
Base deficit: >4 mEq/L
Fluid sequestration >6 L
Score: Mortality
< 2: 1%
3 - 4: 16%
5 - 6: 40%
> 6: 100%