Gastroenterology / Hepatology Strong — UNOS standard since 2016
MELD-Na Score
MELD incorporating serum sodium. Better predictor of 3-month transplant waitlist mortality than MELD alone.
References
- Kim WR et al. Hyponatremia and mortality among patients on the liver-transplant waiting list. N Engl J Med. 2008.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Calculators
Drugs
- Sodium Chloride 3% (Hypertonic Saline) · Hypertonic Electrolyte Solution — ICP/Hyponatraemia Management
- Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate · Heart Failure
- Sodium Hyaluronate 0.1% Eye Drops (Hylo-Forte) · Ocular lubricant (viscous eye drop — dry eye disease)
- Thiopental Sodium · Barbiturate Induction Agent
- Sodium Bicarbonate · Alkalising Agent / Electrolyte
- Sodium Nitroprusside · Vasodilator — Nitric Oxide Donor (IV)
Decision support only — verify against MDCalc, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.