Table 1. Mannheim Peritonitis Index.
| Factor | Adverse | Points | Favorable | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | >50 | 5 | <50 | 0 |
| Sex | female | 5 | male | 0 |
| Organ Dysfunction | present | 7 | absent | 0 |
| Malignancy | present | 4 | absent | 0 |
| Evolution time | >24 hours | 4 | <24 hours | 0 |
| Origin | non-colonic | 4 | colonic | 0 |
| Extent of peritonitis | generalized | 6 | localized | 0 |
| Peritoneal exudate | fecaloid | 12 | clear | 0 |
| purulent | 6 | |||
| Organic dysfunction | ||||
| Kidney | Creatinine >177umol/L | |||
| Urea >167mmol/L | ||||
| Oliguria <20mL/h | ||||
| Lung | PO 2 <50 mmHg | |||
| PCO 2 >50 mmHg | ||||
| Shock | Hypodynamic or Hyperdynamic | |||
| Bowel obstruction | Paralysis >24 hours or complete mechanical obstruction | |||
Source: Correia, 2001.