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The Child-Pugh Score for Cirrhosis Mortality calculator is utilized to assess the prognosis of chronic liver disease, mainly cirrhosis. | The Child-Pugh Score for Cirrhosis Mortality calculator is utilized to assess the prognosis of chronic liver disease, mainly cirrhosis. | ||
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Revision as of 17:29, 5 April 2013
Description
The Child-Pugh Score for Cirrhosis Mortality calculator is utilized to assess the prognosis of chronic liver disease, mainly cirrhosis.
Calculator Inputs
Input | Mapping Type | Description |
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Total Bilirubin | Results | A measure of both direct and indirect bilirubin levels in the blood |
Albumin | Results | A measure of a particular blood plasma protein produced in the liver |
INR | Results | A measure of the blood’s clotting tendency |
Ascites | Manual Input | Describes the patient's history of Ascites |
Encephalopathy | Manual Input | Describes the patient's history of Encephalopathy |
Calculator Outputs
Output | Mapping Type | Description |
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Child-Pugh Score | Result | The Child’s Score, which estimates cirrhosis serverity |
Child Class | Result | The child classification |
One Year Survival Rate | Result | Average survival rate at 1 year |
Two Year Survival Rate | Result | Average survival rate at 2 years |
References
http://www.mdcalc.com/child-pugh-score-for-cirrhosis-mortality/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Child-Pugh_score