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MEDS Score

MEDS Score: calculated with the published clinical method, with result interpretation. A reference tool that does not replace a doctor's advice.

ℹ Reference calculation based on the published method. It does not replace a clinical examination or a doctor's decision.

MEDS Score

Terminal illness, death expected within 30 days (1 = yes)
Tachypnea or hypoxemia (1 = yes)
Septic shock (1 = yes)
Platelets×10⁹/L
Band neutrophils%
Ageyears
Lower respiratory tract infection (1 = yes)
Nursing home resident (1 = yes)
Altered mental status (1 = yes)
MEDS Score
0points
MEDS Score: calculated with the published clinical method, with result interpretation. A reference tool that does not replace a doctor's advice.
Risk
Very low
28-day mortality
1.1%

More about: MEDS Score

What it calculates

The “MEDS Score” calculator computes MEDS Score in points from 9 parameters: terminal illness, death expected within 30 days (1 = yes), tachypnea or hypoxemia (1 = yes), septic shock (1 = yes), platelets (×10⁹/L), band neutrophils (%), age (years), lower respiratory tract infection (1 = yes), nursing home resident (1 = yes), altered mental status (1 = yes).

Used by professionals and patients to assess health metrics, dosages, and risks.

Example calculation

With parameters Terminal illness, death expected within 30 days (1 = yes) = 0, Tachypnea or hypoxemia (1 = yes) = 0, Septic shock (1 = yes) = 0, Platelets = 220 ×10⁹/L, Band neutrophils = 3 %, Age = 55 years, Lower respiratory tract infection (1 = yes) = 0, Nursing home resident (1 = yes) = 0, Altered mental status (1 = yes) = 0 the result is 0 points.

How to use

  1. Enter terminal illness, death expected within 30 days (1 = yes), tachypnea or hypoxemia (1 = yes), septic shock (1 = yes), platelets, band neutrophils, age, lower respiratory tract infection (1 = yes), nursing home resident (1 = yes) and altered mental status (1 = yes) — each field above is adjustable with a slider.
  2. MEDS Score (points) is calculated automatically as you type.
  3. Check the worked example below to see the formula applied to real numbers.
  4. Copy the result or bookmark this calculator.

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FAQ

How is BMI calculated?
BMI = weight (kg) / height (m)². Example: 70 kg / (1.75 m)² = 22.9. The WHO normal range is 18.5–24.9; below that is underweight, 25–29.9 is overweight, and 30+ is obese.
Is BMI accurate for everyone?
No. BMI does not distinguish muscle from fat, so athletes may show a high BMI with low body fat. It is also less reliable for teenagers, pregnant people, older adults, and very tall or short individuals.
What are the BMI categories?
Underweight: below 18.5. Normal: 18.5–24.9. Overweight: 25–29.9. Obese class I: 30–34.9; class II: 35–39.9; class III: 40+.
What is a better measure than BMI?
Body fat percentage, waist-to-height ratio (aim for under 0.5), and waist circumference give a clearer picture of health than BMI alone.

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