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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 28, 2009; 15(24): 2945-2959
Published online Jun 28, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.2945
Published online Jun 28, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.2945
Table 1 Ranson’s criteria for prediction of severity of acute pancreatitis
| On admission | During initial 48 h |
| Age > 55 yr | Hemoglobin falls below 10 mg/dL |
| White cell count < 16 × 109/L | Blood urea nitrogen increases by > 5 mg/dL |
| Lactate dehydrogenase > 350 U/L | Calcium < 8 mg/dL |
| Aspartate aminotransferase > 250 U/L | PaO2 < 60 mmHg (8 kPa) |
| Glucose > 200 mg/dL | Base deficit > 4 mEq/L |
| Fluid sequestration > 6 L |
- Citation: Tonsi AF, Bacchion M, Crippa S, Malleo G, Bassi C. Acute pancreatitis at the beginning of the 21st century: The state of the art. World J Gastroenterol 2009; 15(24): 2945-2959
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v15/i24/2945.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.15.2945