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Revised Baux Score

Revised Baux Score: Predictive mortality score for adult burn patients.

Patient Age

Burn Extent (% TBSA)

Risk Prediction

Enter patient age and burn area to calculate the mortality probability using the Revised Baux Score.

Guidelines & Evidence

Verified

Last Review: 2026

When to Use

The Revised Baux Score is used for rapid bedside estimation of mortality probability in adult burn patients. It is simple enough for mental calculation and designed for use in triage settings, burn center referral decisions, and goals-of-care discussions. It supersedes the original Baux score (1961) by incorporating the independent mortality contribution of inhalation injury.

Primary Indications

Adult patients (age ≥ 18 years) with acute thermal burn injuries

Rapid mortality risk stratification at initial assessment

Burn center transfer decisions — mortality estimate informs level-of-care urgency

Goals-of-care and family counseling in massive thermal injuries

Cross-checking ABSI estimate at the bedside

When NOT to Use

Pediatric patients (< 18 years) — Baux score was derived and validated in adult cohorts

Chemical or electrical burns (distinct pathophysiology)

As a definitive palliation criterion — always supplement with ABSI and multidisciplinary review

When %TBSA cannot be accurately estimated (Lund-Browder preferred over Rule of Nines for accuracy)

Related Scores in Practice

In clinical practice, this assessment is frequently evaluated alongside other validated measures. Depending on the patient's presentation and specific diagnostic requirements, you may also need to utilize the ABSI (Burn Severity), Lund-Browder Chart, Parkland Formula or the SCORTEN to formulate a comprehensive care plan.

Last Comprehensive Review: 2026