Revised Baux Score (Burn Mortality) — free guideline decision tool
Estimate burn mortality with the revised Baux score.
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Worked calculation
The values below come from this tool's own example placeholders and are computed server-side with the formula shown on this page, so the arithmetic can be checked quickly. It demonstrates how to substitute values only — it is not clinical advice and not a real case.
| Age | 50 years |
|---|---|
| % total body surface area burned | 30 % |
| Inhalation injury | No |
→Revised Baux80
- Components：age + %TBSA + 17 (if inhalation injury)
- Interpretation：Substantial mortality. A revised Baux near ~110–130 corresponds to roughly 50% mortality in modern series.
| Age | 50 years |
|---|---|
| % total body surface area burned | 30 % |
| Inhalation injury | Yes (+17) |
→Revised Baux97
- Components：age + %TBSA + 17 (if inhalation injury)
- Interpretation：Substantial mortality. A revised Baux near ~110–130 corresponds to roughly 50% mortality in modern series.
Common questions
What is Revised Baux Score (Burn Mortality)?
Estimate burn mortality with the revised Baux score.
How is Revised Baux Score (Burn Mortality) calculated? What is the core formula?
Revised Baux = age + %TBSA + 17 (if inhalation injury). A value around 110–130 corresponds to roughly 50% mortality in modern series.
When is Revised Baux Score (Burn Mortality) used?
Population-level prognostication after major burns.
What are the key clinical points for Revised Baux Score (Burn Mortality)?
Inhalation injury adds substantial risk. An estimate, not an individual prognosis. Modern burn care has improved historical survival.
What are the limits and cautions when using Revised Baux Score (Burn Mortality)?
For licensed clinicians and clinical researchers. Interpret results with history, investigations and local protocols; not a diagnosis or prescription, and not a substitute for multidisciplinary decision-making or local guidelines.
How is Revised Baux Score (Burn Mortality) calculated in practice? Can you show a worked example?
Inputs: Age 50 years, % total body surface area burned 30 %, Inhalation injury No → Result: Revised Baux 80（Components: age + %TBSA + 17 (if inhalation injury), Interpretation: Substantial mortality. A revised Baux near ~110–130 corresponds to roughly 50% mortality in modern series.） Inputs: Age 50 years, % total body surface area burned 30 %, Inhalation injury Yes (+17) → Result: Revised Baux 97（Components: age + %TBSA + 17 (if inhalation injury), Interpretation: Substantial mortality. A revised Baux near ~110–130 corresponds to roughly 50% mortality in modern series.）
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Estimate burn mortality with the revised Baux score.
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