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If the length of stay in ICU is less than 24, use those values only. | If the length of stay in ICU is less than 24, use those values only. | ||
*NOTE: The Higher the APACHE score, the sicker the patient. | *NOTE: The Higher the APACHE score, the sicker the patient. | ||
=== Discussion === | |||
* where is this data taken from? [[User:Ttenbergen|Ttenbergen]] 22:34, 4 June 2008 (CDT) | |||
== Missing Value Rule == | == Missing Value Rule == | ||
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Make a note on your collection sheet where the information was obtained from (ER or Ward etc) and from which date and time period it was obtained from. | Make a note on your collection sheet where the information was obtained from (ER or Ward etc) and from which date and time period it was obtained from. | ||
B) If no information is available, then assume it was not tested because it was normal, and record normal values for all APACHE data. Also note this on your collection in your collection notes. | B) If no information is available, then assume it was not tested because it was normal, and record normal values for all APACHE data. Also note this on your collection in your collection notes. | ||
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=== Discussion === | |||
* there is reference to "the collection sheet" - does that mean we need to track this electronically? If not, why do we need to take this down? Or do we, still? | |||
=== For patients who '''"died" in ICU'''=== | === For patients who '''"died" in ICU'''=== | ||
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2. Record '''normal''' values for: [[temperature]], [[Serum CO2]], [[Na]], [[K]], [[Creatinine]], [[HCT]] and [[WBC]]. | 2. Record '''normal''' values for: [[temperature]], [[Serum CO2]], [[Na]], [[K]], [[Creatinine]], [[HCT]] and [[WBC]]. | ||
== Elective Surgery == | == Elective Surgery == | ||
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patient who don't meet the above two criteria '''OR''' | patient who don't meet the above two criteria '''OR''' | ||
has a diagnosis of Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) and are on chronic out patient dialysis. | has a diagnosis of Chronic Renal Failure (CRF) and are on chronic out patient dialysis. | ||
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=== Discussion === | |||
* Is this ARF definition the same as [[ARF - Acute Renal Failure]]? If so, all this part should do is refer to that other article, not duplicate at the risk of inconsistencies. Also, the ARF article has been discussed extensively, so that would be the better copy. [[User:Ttenbergen|Ttenbergen]] 00:34, 8 October 2008 (CDT) | |||
[[Category:APACHE II]] | [[Category:APACHE II]] | ||
[[Category: Data Collection Guide]] | [[Category: Data Collection Guide]] | ||