Rockall score

Overview
Rockall risk scoring system attempts to identify patients at risk of adverse outcome following acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Rockall et al identified independent risk factors which were later shown to predict mortality accurately. The scoring system uses clinical criteria ( increasing age, co-morbidity, shock) as well as endoscopic finding (diagnosis, stigmata of acute bleeding).

Interpretation
Total score is calculated by simple addition. A score less than 3 carries good prognosis but total score more than 8 carries high risk of mortality.