Epistemis

Interactive Lupus Activity Calculator (SLEDAI-2K Simplified)

Select all the clinical and immunological manifestations observed to be active in the last 10 days:

Required inputs

The inputs this calculator asks for inside the app.
VariableExample value
Severe Neurological Compromise (8 points): New onset seizures, active psychosis or acute organic brain syndrome.8
Active vasculitis (8 points): Ischemic digital skin ulcers, periungual infarcts or gangrene.8
Inflammatory Arthritis (4 points): Objectable clinical synovitis in ≥ 2 joints.4
Myositis (4 points): Proximal muscle weakness associated with elevated CPK or aldolases.4
Renal Alteration / Casts (4 points): Granular casts, erythrocytes or new-onset proteinuria > 0.5 g/24h.4
Active Cutaneous Manifestations (2 points): Diffuse alopecia or new-onset inflammatory malar erythema.2
Serositis (2 points): Clinically manifest pleuritis or pericarditis with classic rubbing or pain.2
Hypocomplementemia (2 points): Active analytical consumption of serum C3 or C4.2
Elevated anti-dsDNA (2 points): Persistent increase above the reference limit value.2
Unexplained fever (1 point): Persistent rectal or axillary temperature > 38°C.1
Thrombocytopenia (1 point): Acute platelet count1
Leukopenia (1 point): Total leukocyte count1

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This page explains the score but does not run it. In Epistemis, the calculator validates units, flags values outside physiological ranges, and provides the interpretation that a number alone cannot convey.

Epistemis is educational review material. It is not a medical device, does not diagnose or prescribe treatment, and does not replace formal medical training, current clinical guidelines, or professional clinical judgment.

Specialty
Rheumatology
Area
Internal Medicine
Variables
12
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