Kocher Criteria Calculator for Pediatric Septic Hip

Use for a child with an acutely irritable hip to support septic arthritis risk assessment.

Non-weight-bearing

Temperature >38.5 C

ESR >40 mm/hr

WBC >12,000/mm3

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Do not use to rule out septic arthritis when clinical concern is high or another joint is involved.

References

This PediaHelper page implements the published clinical criteria and should be checked against local protocols and senior clinical judgment.

Pediatric Resident Tools All bedside calculators and references. Phoenix Sepsis Score Newer pediatric sepsis and septic shock score. Pediatric GCS Neurologic severity scoring. Pediatric Resuscitation Emergency dosing and airway sizing.