Computed tomography scan imaging in diagnosing acute uncomplicated pancreatitis: Usefulness vs cost

Table 1 Ranson’s criteria at admission estimates severity and mortality of patients with acute pancreatitis based on initial lab values

Ranson criteria at admission
White blood cell count > 16000	1 point
Age > 55 years of age	1 point
Blood glucose > 200 mg/dL	1 point
Aspartate transaminase > 250	1 point
Lactate dehydrogease > 350	1 point

Scores ≤ 2 indicate mortality of 0-3%. Patients with scores of 2 or less were included in the study cohort.