A nomogram for calculation of the Revised Baux Score

Highlights • The revised Baux score for predicting mortality in Burns patients has been widely adopted, but the actual calculation is complex. • We developed a simple nomogram to perform this calculation. • We assessed the performance of this nomogram and conclude that it performs well, both in term...

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Published in:Burns 2015-02, Vol.41 (1), p.85-90
Main Authors: Williams, D.J, Walker, J.D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age Factors
Baux score
Body Surface Area
Burns - complications
Burns - mortality
Critical Care
Decision Support Techniques
Humans
Nomogram
Nomograms
Prediction of mortality
Smoke Inhalation Injury - complications
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Summary:Highlights • The revised Baux score for predicting mortality in Burns patients has been widely adopted, but the actual calculation is complex. • We developed a simple nomogram to perform this calculation. • We assessed the performance of this nomogram and conclude that it performs well, both in terms of accuracy and repeatability.
ISSN:0305-4179
1879-1409
DOI:10.1016/j.burns.2014.05.001