Oakland score
The Oakland score identifies adults with lower gastrointestinal bleeding who can be safely discharged for outpatient investigation. The British Society of Gastroenterology recommends it for triage.
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Points
| Points | |
|---|---|
| Age 40 to 69 / 70 or over | 1 / 2 |
| Male sex; previous LGIB admission; blood on rectal examination | 1 each |
| Heart rate 70 to 89 / 90 to 109 / 110 or more | 1 / 2 / 3 |
| Systolic pressure 50 to 89 / 90 to 119 / 120 to 129 / 130 to 159 / 160 or more | 5 / 4 / 3 / 2 / 0 |
| Haemoglobin (g/L) 36 to 69 / 70 to 89 / 90 to 109 / 110 to 129 / 130 to 159 / 160 or more | 22 / 17 / 13 / 8 / 4 / 0 |
References
Oakland K, Jairath V, Uberoi R, et al. Derivation and validation of a novel risk score for safe discharge after acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding: a modelling study. Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2017;2(9):635-643.
Oakland K, Chadwick G, East JE, et al. Diagnosis and management of acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding: guidelines from the British Society of Gastroenterology. Gut. 2019;68(5):776-789.