LRINEC Score for Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infection

Screens for necrotizing soft tissue infections.

CRP (mg/L)

< 150

0

≥ 150

+4

WBC (per mm³)

< 15

0

15-25

+1

> 25

+2

Hemoglobin (g/dL)

> 13.5

0

11-13.5

+1

< 11

+2

Sodium

≥ 135

0

< 135

+2

Creatinine

≤ 1.6 mg/dL / 141 mmol/L

0

> 1.6 mg/dL / 141 mmol/L

+2

Glucose

≤ 180 mg/dL / 10 mmol/L

0

> 180 mg/dL / 10 mmol/L

+1

Interpretation

Source: Wong CH, Khin LW, Heng KS, Tan KC, Low CO. The LRINEC (Laboratory Risk Indicator for Necrotizing Fasciitis) score: a tool for distinguishing necrotizing fasciitis from other soft tissue infections. Crit Care Med. 2004 Jul;32(7):1535-41. PubMed PMID: 15241098.

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