Table 3. Independent risk factors in SCORTEN and the scores assigned to each risk factor.
Risk factor | Score | |
- | 0 | 1 |
Age | <40 years | ≥40 years |
Associated cancer | No | Yes |
Heart rate | <120 beats/minute | ≥120 beats/minute |
Serum blood urea nitrogen | ≤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 mol/L) |
Serum glucose | ≤250 mg/dL (≤13.88 mmol/L) | >250 mg/dL (>13.88 mmol/L) |