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Child-Pugh score assesses liver disease severity and predicts prognosis. It guides treatment decisions and surgical risk assessment.

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  1. 1Score five parameters: albumin, bilirubin, INR, ascites, encephalopathy
  2. 2Each scores 1-3 points; total 5-15
  3. 3Class A (5-6) = best, B (7-9) = intermediate, C (10-15) = worst

ସମାଧାନ ହୋଇଥିବା ଉଦାହରଣ

ଇନପୁଟ୍
Albumin 3.2, bili 2.5, INR 1.7, mild ascites, no encephalopathy
ଫଳ
Child-Pugh = 9 (Class B)
Moderate disease

ଏଡ଼ାଇବା ଯୋଗ୍ୟ ସାଧାରଣ ଭୁଲ

  • Using outdated components not reflecting current disease status
  • Confusing points with actual lab values

ବାରମ୍ବାର ଜିଜ୍ଞାସା

When is Child-Pugh used?

Assessing cirrhosis severity, predicting transplant survival, and evaluating surgical risk in liver disease patients.

How does it compare to MELD score?

MELD is more objective; Child-Pugh includes subjective encephalopathy and ascites assessments.

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