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SCORTEN Scale Risk Factors for Determining Mortality Rates of Patients With Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
| Risk Factor | 0 | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Age | <40 years | >40 years |
| Associated malignancy | No | Yes |
| Heart rate (beats per minute) | <120 | >120 |
| Serum urea nitrogen (mg/dL) | <27 | >27 |
| Detached or compromised body surface | <10% | >10% |
| Serum bicarbonate (mEq/L) | >20 | <20 |
| Serum glucose (mg/dL) | <250 | >250 |
SCORTEN, score of toxic epidermal necrosis.
