paediatrics gi-hepatology
Pediatric Ulcerative Colitis Activity Index (PUCAI)
Non-invasive clinical score for disease activity in paediatric ulcerative colitis. Validated as an alternative to endoscopy in children. Remission: <10. Severe: ≥65.
References
- Turner D et al. Development, validation, and evaluation of a pediatric ulcerative colitis activity index: a prospective multicenter study. Gastroenterology. 2007;133(2):423–432.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Drugs
- Ibuprofen (Paediatric) · NSAID / Analgesic / Antipyretic
- Paracetamol (Paediatric) · Analgesic / Antipyretic — First-Line Pain and Fever in Children
- Morphine (Paediatric) · Opioid Analgesic — Moderate to Severe Pain in Children
- Gentamicin (Paediatric) · Aminoglycoside — Neonatal Sepsis / Gram-Negative Infections in Children
- Vancomycin (Paediatric) · Glycopeptide Antibiotic — MRSA / Severe Gram-Positive Infections in Children
- Iron Supplementation (Paediatric) · Iron Supplement — Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Children
Decision support only — verify against MDCalc, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.