Table 6 Laboratory risk indicator for necrotizing fasciitis (LRINEC) score of MRSA and V. vulnificus necrotiz NF

C-Reactive Protein, mg/L

 < 150

0

8 (50)

34 (85)

0.01*

≧ 150

4

8 (50)

6 (15)

White cell count, per mm³

 < 15

0

8 (50)

24 (60)

 15–25

1

7 (43.75)

13 (32.5)

0.73

 > 25

2

1 (6.25)

3 (7.5)

Hemoglobin, g/dL

 > 13.5

0

3 (18.75)

18 (45)

 11–3.5

1

9 (56.25)

14 (35)

0.175

 < 11

2

4 (25)

8 (20)

Sodium, mmol/L

0.069

 ≥ 135

0

8 (50)

30 (75)

 < 135

2

8 (50)

10 (25)

Creatinine, umol/L

≦ 141

0

12 (75)

32 (80)

0.467

 > 141

2

4 (25)

8 (20)

Glucose, mmol/L

≦ 10

0

9 (56.25)

26 (65)

0.376

 > 10

1

7 (43.75)

14 (35)

Total score

Mean

6.08 ± 2.86

3.12 ± 2.46

0.0003*

 ≥ 6

9 (56.25)

6 (15)

0.004*

 < 6

7 (43.75)

34 (85)