Maddrey's Discriminant Function (Alcoholic Hepatitis)
Gastroenterology & Hepatology specialty tool
Bedside Tool Interface Configuration
Calculates clinical indices in acute alcoholic hepatitis to determine steroid benefit.
Algorithm Checklist Parameters:
- Patient Prothrombin Time (PT, seconds)
- Control Prothrombin Time (PT, seconds)
- Total Bilirubin (mg/dL)
Primary Clinical Application:
Clinically validates requirements for corticosteroid pharmacotherapy.