Table 2 Calculation of the Severity-of-Illness Score for Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (SCORTEN) in our patient
Risk factor | Score | Patient score | |
|---|---|---|---|
0 | 1 | ||
Age | < 40 years | > 40 years | 1 |
Associated malignancy* | No | Yes | 0 |
Heart rate (beats/min) | < 120 | ≥ 120 | 1 |
Serum urea (mg/dL) [mmol/L] | ≤ 28 [10] | > 28 [10] | 1 |
Detached or compromised body surface | < 10% | ≥ 10% | 1 |
Serum bicarbonate (mEq/L) | ≥ 20 | < 20 | 0 |
Serum glucose (mg/dL) [mmol/L] | ≤ 250 [14] | > 250 [14] | 0 |
Total | 4 | ||