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Interactive Ranson's Criteria calculator for pancreatitis prognosis. Requires the calculator gadget.

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Ranson's Criteria

Ranson's Criteria — Pancreatitis Severity
At Admission (GA-LAW)
Criteria Points No Yes
Glucose >200 mg/dL (non-diabetic) +1 1
Age >55 years +1 1
LDH >350 IU/L +1 1
AST >250 IU/L +1 1
WBC >16,000/mm³ +1 1
At 48 Hours (C-HOBBS)
Calcium <8 mg/dL +1 1
Hematocrit drop >10% +1 1
Oxygen PaO₂ <60 mmHg +1 1
BUN increase >5 mg/dL +1 1
Base deficit >4 mEq/L +1 1
Sequestered fluid >6 L estimated +1 1
Ranson's Score / 11
Interpretation
Score Predicted Mortality Recommendation
0–2 ~2% Mild pancreatitis. Likely suitable for ward admission.
3–4 ~15% Moderate pancreatitis. Consider ICU or step-down monitoring.
5–6 ~40% Severe pancreatitis. ICU admission recommended.
≥7 ~100% Very severe. Critical illness, nearly certain mortality without intervention.