End
MELD-Na Score
Quantifies end-stage liver disease severity for prioritizing patients (age ≥12) on transplant waiting lists.
Dialysis Status
≥2 treatments in prior 7 days OR CVVHD for ≥24h
Total Bilirubin
Norm: 0.3 – 1.9 mg/dL
Creatinine
Norm: 0.7 – 1.3 mg/dL
INR
International Normalized Ratio
Sodium
Norm: 136 – 145 mEq/L
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Score
Low Priority
3-Month Mortality: -%
| MELD Score | 3-Month Mortality |
|---|---|
| ≤ 9 | 1.9% |
| 10 – 19 | 6.0% |
| 20 – 29 | 19.6% |
| 30 – 39 | 52.6% |
| ≥ 40 | 71.3% |
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Exception Cases: HCC (Milan criteria), Hepatopulmonary Syndrome, and Portopulmonary HTN often receive exception points.
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Reversibility: Address spontaneous bacterial peritonitis or dehydration before final scoring.
