Table 4.
Laboratory Risk Indicator for Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Oro-Cervical Region (LRINEC-OC) score.
| Variable | β | Score |
|---|---|---|
| CRP, mg/dl | ||
| ≧15 | 3.5 | 4 |
| Cr, mg/dl | ||
| ≧1.4 | 3.5 | 4 |
| WBC, per μl | ||
| ≧15000 | 2 | 2 |
| Skin flare area | ||
| Cervical region | 1.9 | 2 |
| Precordial region | 2.6 | 3 |
The LRINEC-OC score for prediction of OCNF was designed using the regression coefficients (β) in logistic analysis. The maximum total score was 15. LRINEC-OC scores of ≤5, 6–8, and 9–15 were defined as low-, moderate-, and high-risk for OCNF. Maximum score = 15. β: regression coefficient.