NUTRIC Score Nutritional Risk in the ICU

Calculate the NUTRIC score to identify ICU patients at high nutritional risk who benefit most from early optimized nutrition therapy. Score uses age, APACHE II, SOFA, comorbidities, days from hospital to ICU, and IL-6.

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Clinical Guidance

BMI is a screening measure of body size, not a direct measure of body fat. The standard WHO categories are underweight (<18.5), normal (18.5–24.9), overweight (25–29.9), and obese (≥30).

BMI can overestimate body fat in athletes with high muscle mass and underestimate it in older adults with low muscle mass. Interpret it alongside waist circumference and clinical context rather than as a standalone diagnosis.

⚕ Clinical Disclaimer: These calculators are for educational and reference purposes only. Always verify results with qualified clinical judgment and current clinical guidelines. Do not use as a sole basis for medical decisions.
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How It Works

Calculate the NUTRIC score to identify ICU patients at high nutritional risk who benefit most from early optimized nutrition therapy. Score uses age, APACHE II, SOFA, comorbidities, days from hospital to ICU, and IL-6

Each component has a specific meaning:

  • Early optimized nutrition therapy — The early optimized nutrition therapy recorded for the scenario being assessed.

Note: Interpret the nutric score result against the thresholds and context described above.

How to Use

Enter the early optimized nutrition therapy for the scenario you are assessing. Calculate the NUTRIC score to identify ICU patients at high nutritional risk who benefit most from early optimized nutrition therapy. Score uses age, APACHE II, SOFA, comorbidities, days from hospital to ICU, and IL-6. Use the nutric score result to inform your calculation.

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