Burch-Wartofsky Point Scale (BWPS) for Thyrotoxicosis
Seven domains with point values; sum <25 unlikely storm, 25–44 impending, ≥45 thyroid storm.
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How it works
BWPS quantifies clinical features of thyrotoxicosis to estimate likelihood of thyroid storm in adults with biochemical hyperthyroidism.
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Clinical diagnosis of thyroid storm remains expert-based; search for precipitants (infection, surgery, contrast, DKA, MI, etc.) in parallel.
Educational tool only—not for diagnosis or treatment decisions.