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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, | ||