The Ranson criteria form a clinical prediction rule for predicting the prognosis and mortality risk of acute pancreatitis.
They were introduced in 1974 by the English-American pancreatic expert and surgeon Dr. John Ranson (1938–1995).
[1] A score of 3 or more indicates severe acute pancreatitis.
If diagnosed with severe acute pancreatitis, people will need to be admitted to a high-dependency unit or intensive care unit.
At admission: Within 48 hours: At admission: Within 48 hours: Alternatively, pancreatitis severity can be assessed by any of the following:[2] Or