Prediction of mortality by using the standard scoring systems in a medical intensive care unit in Thailand

• Main Authors: Ranistha Ratanarat, Maneerat Thanakittiwirun, Warakarn Vilaichone, Surat Thongyoo, Chairat Permpikul
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Review
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/16917

In order to evaluate and compare the predictive ability of the APACHE II (Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II) and the SAPS (Simplified Acute Physiology Score) scoring systems in relation to outcome in a medical intensive care unit (ICU). The authors reviewed consecutive medical ICU ad...