Table 3 Assigned score for variables based on association with NF

CRP > 30 (mg/dL)

4.32

1.95–9.18

< 0.01^*

4

WBC > 15 (× 10⁴/uL)

2.38

1.27–6.37

0.01^*

2

Hemoglobin < 11(g/dL)

2.14

2.01–9.53

0.02^*

2

Blood glucose≧ 180(mg/dL)

2.48

1.36–5.12

< 0.01^*

2

Sodium < 135 (mEq/L)

1.38

1.04–5.88

0.02^*

1

Creatinine≧ 1.6 (mg/dL)

2.85

1.98–7.55

0.01^*

3

Lactate > 18 (mg/dL)

4.49

2.66–12.54

< 0.01^*

4

Liver disease

2.76

1.58–6.49

< 0.01^*

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