Galen eCalcs - Calculator: Child-Pugh Score
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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