Severity-of-Illness Score for Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (SCORTEN)
Risk Factor* | Score | |
|---|---|---|
0 | 1 | |
Age | < 40 years | ≥ 40 years |
Associated cancer | No | Yes |
Heart rate (beats/minute) | < 120 | ≥ 120 |
≤ 28 mg/dL (10 mmol/L) | > 28 mg/dL (10 mmol/L) | |
Detached or compromised body surface | < 10% | ≥ 10% |
Serum bicarbonate | ≥ 20 mEq/L (≥ 20 mmol/L) | < 20 mEq/L (< 20 mmol/L) |
Serum glucose | ≤ 250 mg/dL (≤ 13.88 mmol/L) | > 250 mg/dL (> 13.88 mmol/L) |
* More risk factors indicate a higher score and a higher mortality rate (%) as follows:
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CI = confidence interval. | ||
Data from Bastuji-Garin S, Fouchard N, Bertocchi M, et al: SCORTEN: A severity-of-illness score for toxic epidermal necrolysis. J Invest Dermatol 115:149–153, 2000. doi: 10.1046/j.1523-1747.2000.00061.x | ||