Nutritional_risk_index_NRI v.1
Nutritional Risk Index (NRI) quantifies malnutrition, validated in many populations.
To quantify malnutrition, validated in many populations.
FORMULA NRI = (1.519 x serum albumin, g/L) + (41.7 x present weight, kg / usual weight*, kg) *Usual weight is defined as stable body weight for last 6 months. Interpretation: NRI Score Risk of malnutrition >100.0 No risk 97.6-100.0 Mild 83.5-97.5 Moderate <83.5 Severe
1. Buzby GP, Williford WO, Peterson OL, et al. A randomized clinical trial of total parenteral nutrition in malnourished surgical patients: the rationale and impact of previous clinical trials and pilot study on protocol design. Am J Clin Nutr. 1988;47(2 Suppl):357-65.
EVALUATION.nutritional_risk_index.v0, OBSERVATION.body_weight.v2, OBSERVATION.laboratory_test_result-serum_albumin.v0
