Aronchick Bowel Preparation Scale (modified)

Bowel cleansing :

Small amount of clear liquid with clear mucosa seen; more than 95% mucosa seen

Small amount of turbid fluid without feces not interfering with examination; more than 90% mucosa seen

Moderate amount of stool that can be cleared with suctioning permitting adequate evaluation of entire colonic mucosa; more than 90% mucosa seen

Inadequate but examination completed; enough feces or turbid fluid to prevent a reliable examination; less than 90% mucosa seen

Re-preparation required; large amount of fecal residue precludes a complete examination

Formula :

Points are given for each variable.

Explanation of Result :

Measurement of 1-5 points (see interpretations above) of the ENTIRE colon.

* Please verify all calculations prior to clinical use.