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Assume normal, record serum CO<sub>2</sub> as '''25.0''' | Assume normal, record serum CO<sub>2</sub> as '''25.0''' | ||
==Laboratory Data == | |||
Select the WORST deviation from normal during the first 24 hours in ICU. | |||
* Hematocrit (HCT) is recorded as a percentage, e.g. 0.0352 record as 35.2 | |||
* Sodium (NA), Potassium (K), Creatinine are recorded as mmols | |||
* White Blood Count (WBC) record per 1000 e.g. 10.0 | |||
Also see: [[General_Collection_Guidelines_for_Apache_II#Missing_Value_Rule|Missing Value Rule]] | |||
===to do before de-stubbing === | |||
wouldn't the percentage be 3.52? | |||
==Acute Renal Failure== | |||
'''Yes''' is recorded only if '''both''' of the following criteria as outlined by APACHE II are met: | |||
* Creatinine value is ≥ 133 mmols | |||
'''and''' | |||
* Urine Output is ≤ 135 cc in an 8 hour period during the first 24 hours in unit. | |||
APACHE points are doubled if YES is recorded | |||
'''No'''is recorded for all other cases including those patients who have history of Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) and are on dialysis. | |||
===to do before de-stubbing === | |||
* is it no or yes for a CRF patient who happens to meet the "yes" requirements? | |||
== To do before de-stubbing == | |||
* get rid of all sub-heading de-stubs | |||
== To do before de-stubbing == | == To do before de-stubbing == | ||