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Select the physiological values that reflect the '''worst''' deviation from normal in the '''first 24 hours''' in ICU. | Select the physiological values that reflect the '''worst''' deviation from normal in the '''first 24 hours''' in ICU. | ||
''Worst'' value could be '''high''' or '''low''', depending which gives the [[ | ''Worst'' value could be '''high''' or '''low''', depending which gives the [[APACHE Scoring table#Chemistry_values|most points]]. | ||
Keep in mind the diagnosis and try not to include iatrogenically enhanced symptoms, e.g. BP severely high due to inotropes or | Keep in mind the diagnosis and try not to include iatrogenically enhanced symptoms, e.g. BP severely high due to inotropes or | ||
decreased LOC due to sedation. | decreased LOC due to sedation. | ||