Table 4.

Predictors of mortality for fulminant C. difficile colitis

Strong predictors of mortality for fulminant C. difficile colitis

1. Age ≥70 years

2. Severe infection WBC ≥35,000 or ≤4,000/μL or neutrophil bands ≥10 %

3. Need for cardiorespiratory support (vasopressin or intubation)

4. Arterial lactate >4.9

5. Mental status change

Weak predictors of mortality for fulminant C. difficile colitis

1. Type of surgery (total colectomy vs. segmental resection)

2. Delayed surgical intervention

3. Admission to other than surgical ward

4. Multiple comorbidities

5. No vancomycin use during medical treatment

WBC white cell count