Category | 1 | 2 | 3 |
---|---|---|---|
Encephalopathy | 0 | I/II | III/IV |
Ascites | Absent | Mild-moderate | Severe |
Bilirubin (μmol/L) | <34 | 34–51 | >51 |
Albumin (g/L) | >35 | 28–35 | <28 |
INR | <1.3 | 1.3–1.5 | >1.5 |
Child–Pugh class A represents a score of ≤6, class B a score of 7–9, and class C, ≥10.
The MELD score is a formula that includes three laboratory-based variables reflecting the severity of liver disease. It was originally used to predict the short-term mortality after placement of a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent-shunt for variceal bleeding. Subsequently, it has been used in selecting candidates for liver transplantation.
MELD score: please use the online calculator https://www.esot.org/Elita/meldCalculator.aspx.
INR, international normalised ratio.