Apache II General Collection Guidelines: Difference between revisions
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== When to collect, which value to use == | == When to collect, which value to use == | ||
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 [[APACHE Scoring table#Chemistry_values|most points]]. | *''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. | |||
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. | ||
== Missing Value Rule == | == Missing Value Rule == | ||