Ranson Criteria to Predict Severity of Acute Pancreatitis
1. When three or more of the following are present on admission, a severe course complicated by pancreatic necrosis can be predicted with a sensitivity of 60-80%:
Acute
Definition of Acute Otitis Media (AOM)
A diagnosis of AOM requires:
- a history of acute onset of signs and symptoms,
- the presence of middle-ear effusion (MEE), and
- signs and symptoms of middle-ear inflammation.
Criteria for the Classification of Acute Gouty Arthritis
Acute gouty arthritis is a sudden attack of pain in the joints, especially in the feet and legs, that occur when uric acid builds up in the joints.
Revised Jones Criteria for Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF)
A firm diagnosis requires that two major or one major and two minor criteria are satisfied, in addition to evidence of recent streptococcal infection.