Are the Pediatric Index of Mortality 2 and 3 equal predictors of mortality? An intensive care unit-based concordance study.
Daniela Patino-HernandezAlba Deyanira Quiñonez LópezCésar Augusto ZuluagaÁngel Alberto GarcíaOscar Mauricio Muñoz-VelandiaPublished in: Revista Brasileira de terapia intensiva (2021)
Our study proves that the PIM 2 and 3 are not clinically equivalent and should not be used interchangeably for quality evaluation across pediatric intensive care units. Validation studies must be performed before using the PIM 2 or PIM 3 in specific settings.