Glasgow-Imrie criteria for acute pancreatitis
Severity of acute pancreatitis within 48 hours (PANCREAS mnemonic).
Inputs
PaO₂ below 60 mmHg (8 kPa)
Age above 55
Neutrophils or WBC above 15 × 10⁹/L
Calcium below 8 mg/dL (2 mmol/L)
Urea above 45 mg/dL BUN (16 mmol/L)
LDH above 600 IU/L
Albumin below 3.2 g/dL
Glucose above 180 mg/dL (10 mmol/L)
Worked calculation
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- Points
When to use
- Acute pancreatitis, within 48 hours.
Pearls and pitfalls
- 3 or more indicates severe pancreatitis; consider high-dependency care.
Why use
Common in UK practice.
| Criterion | Points |
|---|---|
| PaO₂ below 60 mmHg (8 kPa) | +1 |
| Age above 55 | +1 |
| Neutrophils or WBC above 15 × 10⁹/L | +1 |
| Calcium below 8 mg/dL (2 mmol/L) | +1 |
| Urea above 45 mg/dL BUN (16 mmol/L) | +1 |
| LDH above 600 IU/L | +1 |
| Albumin below 3.2 g/dL | +1 |
| Glucose above 180 mg/dL (10 mmol/L) | +1 |