Construction and internal validation of a new mortality risk score for patients admitted to the intensive care unit.

Cristina Dólera-MorenoAntonio Palazón-BruFrancisco Colomina-ClimentVicente Francisco Gil-Guillén

Published in: International journal of clinical practice (2016)

A predictive model of mortality in the ICU has been constructed and internally validated. This model improves on the previous models through its simplicity, its discriminating power and free use. External validation studies are needed in other geographical areas.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular events
risk factors
wastewater treatment
type diabetes
mechanical ventilation
cardiovascular disease
case control
clinical evaluation