gastroenterology hepatology
Child-Pugh Score (Hepatic Reserve)
Assesses severity of chronic liver disease and predicts surgical mortality and prognosis. Classifies into Child-Pugh A, B, or C.
Used in: Liver Disease & Cirrhosis
Score interpretation
Child-Pugh A (Well-compensated)
→ 1-year survival 100%; 2-year 85%; suitable for most procedures
Child-Pugh B (Significant dysfunction)
→ 1-year survival 81%; 2-year 57%; caution with procedures; optimise management
Child-Pugh C (Decompensated)
→ 1-year survival 45%; 2-year 35%; transplant evaluation; palliative care discussion
Interpretation bands for the Child-Pugh. Apply clinical judgement and local guidance.
References
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Calculators
Drugs
- Propranolol (Portal Hypertension) · Antihypertensive
- Carvedilol (Portal Hypertension) · Non-Selective Beta-Blocker with Alpha₁-Blocking Activity
- Amlodipine · Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker — Raynaud's / Peripheral Vascular Disease / Hypertension
- Tranexamic Acid (ICU/Trauma/Surgical) · Antifibrinolytic
- Selexipag · Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Macitentan · Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Decision support only — verify against a current formulary, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.