Child-Pugh score calculator

Child-Pugh Score

Child-Pugh Score
Factor 1 Point 2 Points 3 Points
Bilirubin (mg/dL) 1 <2 2–3 >3
Albumin (g/dL) 1 >3.5 2.8–3.5 <2.8
INR 1 <1.7 1.7–2.3 >2.3
Ascites 1 None Mild/controlled Moderate-severe
Encephalopathy 1 None Grade I–II Grade III–IV
Child-Pugh Score / 15
Interpretation
Class Score 1-Year Survival
A | 5–6 | ~100%
B | 7–9 | ~80%
C | 10–15 | ~45%
References
  • Pugh RN, Murray-Lyon IM, Dawson JL, et al. Transection of the oesophagus for bleeding oesophageal varices. Br J Surg. 1973;60(8):646-649. PMID 4541913.
  • Durand F, Valla D. Assessment of the prognosis of cirrhosis: Child-Pugh versus MELD. J Hepatol. 2005;42(Suppl 1):S100-107. PMID 15777564.
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