Comparison of the mortality prediction of different ICU scoring systems (APACHE II and III, SAPS II, and SOFA) in a single-center ICU subpopulation with acute respiratory distress syndrome

Conclusion The accuracy of the studied scoring systems for predicting ICU mortality in ARDS patients is limited. The performance of the APACHE II/III scoring systems was superior to that of other systems in terms of predicting the severity and mortality, and the combination of scores improved the performance. There is a need to develop ARDS-specific scoring systems. Until a new system is developed, it is better to use the updated versions of the APACHE scoring system or a combination of all ICU scoring systems.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research