APACHE II Background: Difference between revisions

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== What are the components ==   
== What are the components ==   
* APS— The Acute Physiology Score captures acute severity of illness. (max score = 60). 12 physiological variables from one or more of the body’s seven major vital physiologic systems:  
* APS— The Acute Physiology Score captures acute severity of illness. (max score = 60). 12 physiological variables from one or more of the body’s seven major vital physiologic systems:  
**neurological,
**neurological ([[Glasgow Coma Scale]])
**cardiovascular,  
**cardiovascular,  
**respiratory,  
**respiratory,