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Abdominal Pain

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Alvarado Score for Acute AppendicitisEstimates the likelihood of acute appendicitis from history, exam, and labs (the MANTRELS criteria) to guide discharge, imaging, or surgical consult.Glasgow-Blatchford Score for Upper GI BleedRisk-stratifies upper GI bleeding entirely pre-endoscopy — its real value is identifying who does NOT need admission.Pediatric Appendicitis Score (PAS)Estimates the likelihood of acute appendicitis in children (ages 4–18) to guide discharge, ultrasound/MRI, or surgical consult — tuned for peds, where the Alvarado score underperforms.Ranson's Criteria for Pancreatitis MortalityPredicts mortality in acute pancreatitis from admission and 48-hour labs — it takes a full 48 hours to complete, so it cannot drive early disposition.

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Chest Pain Shortness of Breath Headache Altered Mental Status Fever & Infection Sepsis Head Injury Neck & Back Injury Extremity Injury Stroke & Neuro Deficit Leg Swelling Sore Throat GI Bleed Exposure & Prophylaxis Anticoagulation