score for acute pancreatitis

This study evaluated for bedside index for severity in acute pancreatitis(BISAP) score to predict mortality. BISAP score was calculated from data at 24 hours.
BISAP score consists of 5 variables( Urea >25 age >60, Glasgow coma scale <15, SIRS, Pleural effusion). Score of >3 was associated 1ith 18% mortality and <3 was associated 1ith 1% mortality.
CONCLUSIONS: The BISAP score represents a simple way to identify patients at risk of increased mortality and the development of intermediate markers of severity within 24 h of presentation. This risk stratification capability can be utilized to improve clinical care and facilitate enrollment in clinical trials.
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