Maddrey Discriminant Function
Prothrombin Time (PT) :
Control PT :
Total Bilirubin :

The Maddrey Discriminant Function is a calculation for patients with alcoholic hepatitis and stratifies them for risk of mortality and the use of steroids.

Formula : 4.6 * ( PT – Control PT ) + Tbili )

Explanation of Result : If > 32 indicates a poor prognosis and potential for steroid use. * Please verify all calculations prior to clinical use.

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