BISAP Score for Pancreatitis Mortality A simple mnemonic of risk factors for mortality in acute pancreatitis. A BISAP score ≥3 identifies patients at high risk for mortality. Compared to Ranson’s and APACHE II, the BISAP score is simpler and equally effective for early mortality prediction. B - BUN >25 mg/dL (8.92 mmol/L) I - Impaired mental status S - SIRS (≥2 criteria) A - Age >60 years P - Pleural effusion present Phillip V, Steiner JM, Algül H. Early phase of acute pancreatitis: Assessment and management. World J Gastrointest Pathophysiol. 2014 Aug https://doi.org/10.4291/wjgp.v5.i3. #BISAP #Score #Pancreatitis #Mortality #Diagnosis #Risk #Mnemonic #Acronym
