Laboratory Risk Indicator for Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Oro-Cervical Region (LRINEC-OC): A Possible Diagnostic Tool for Emergencies of the Oro-Cervical Region

Table 4

Laboratory Risk Indicator for Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Oro-Cervical Region (LRINEC-OC) score.

Variable	β	Score
CRP, mg/dl
≧15	3.5	4
Cr, mg/dl
≧1.4	3.5	4
WBC, per μl
≧15000	2	2
Skin flare area
Cervical region	1.9	2
Precordial region	2.6	3

The LRINEC-OC score for prediction of OCNF was designed using the regression coefficients (β) in logistic analysis. The maximum total score was 15. LRINEC-OC scores of ≤5, 6–8, and 9–15 were defined as low-, moderate-, and high-risk for OCNF. Maximum score = 15. β: regression coefficient.