Glasgow-Blatchford score
Glasgow-Blatchford score
The Glasgow-Blatchford score (pronunciation: /ˈɡlazɡoʊ blætʃfərd skɔːr/) is a risk assessment tool used in the medical field to predict the need for medical intervention or hospital admission in patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB).
Etymology
The Glasgow-Blatchford score is named after the city of Glasgow, Scotland, where the scoring system was first developed, and Dr. Blatchford, one of the researchers who contributed to its creation.
Usage
The Glasgow-Blatchford score is used to assess the severity of upper gastrointestinal bleeding and to determine the appropriate level of care for a patient. It takes into account several factors, including blood pressure, heart rate, hemoglobin levels, blood urea nitrogen levels, and the presence of melena or syncope. The score ranges from 0 to 23, with higher scores indicating a greater risk of needing medical intervention or hospital admission.
Related Terms
- Risk assessment
- Upper gastrointestinal bleeding
- Medical intervention
- Hospital admission
- Blood pressure
- Heart rate
- Hemoglobin
- Blood urea nitrogen
- Melena
- Syncope
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Glasgow-Blatchford score
- Wikipedia's article - Glasgow-Blatchford score
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