Necrotizing fasciitis diagnostic criteria
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yamuna Kondapally, M.B.B.S[2]
Overview
LRINEC is a diagnostic scoring system used to distinguish necrotizing fasciitis from other soft tissue infections.
Laboratory risk indicator for necrotizing fasciitis (LRINEC) scoring system
- LRINEC is a diagnostic scoring system used to distinguish necrotizing fasciitis from other soft tissue infections.[1]
- Risk assessment of necrotizing faciitis using LRINEC score:
- Low risk: ≤5
- Intermediate risk: 6-7
- High risk: ≥8
| Variable | Score |
|---|---|
| C reactive protein (mg/dL)
<150 |
0 |
| Total white blood cell count (/mm3)
<15 |
0 |
| Hemoglobin (g/dL)
<13.5 |
0 |
| Sodium (mmol/L)
≥135 |
0 |
| Creatinine (μmol/L)
<141 |
0 |
| Glucose (mmol/L)
<10 |
0 |
References
- ↑ Wong CH, Khin LW, Heng KS, Tan KC, Low CO (2004). "The LRINEC (Laboratory Risk Indicator for Necrotizing Fasciitis) score: a tool for distinguishing necrotizing fasciitis from other soft tissue infections". Crit Care Med. 32 (7): 1535–41. PMID 15241098.