Table 1 Scoring systems that predict initially IVIG-resistant patients
Kobayashi Score (Cut off: ≥5 points; Sensitivity 76%、Specificity 80%) | ||
|---|---|---|
Risk Factor | Points | |
Illness days at diagnosis | < 4 days | 2 |
Serum sodium level | < 133 mmol/l | 2 |
AST | ≥ 100 IU/l | 2 |
Neutrophil rate | ≥ 80% | 2 |
CRP | ≥ 10 mg/dl | 1 |
Platelet count | ≤30.0 × 104/mm3 | 1 |
Age at diagnosis | ≤12 month | 1 |