Which of the following is/are prognostic signs reported by Ranson to predict outcomes associated with acute pancreatitis?
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b. Hematocrit decrease of 105 within 48 hours of hospital admission
d. Serum glucose greater than 200 mg/dL on admission
e. Ca2+ level less than 8 mg/dL within 48 hours of hospital admission
Ranson prognostic signs include:
ON ADMISSION
Age above 55 years
White blood cell count above 16,000/µL
Glucose level above 200 mg/dL
Lactase dehydrogenate level above 350 IU/L
SGOT value above 250 IU/L
AFTER 48 HOURS
Hematocrit decrease of 10%
Blood urea nitrogen level increase of 5 mg/dL
Ca2+ level below 8 mg/dL
PaO2 level below 60 mmHg
Base deficit value above 4 mEq/L
Fluid sequestration greater than 6 L
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