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Apache II Score as a Predictor of Length of Stay and Outcome in our ICUs

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Title: Apache II Score as a Predictor of Length of Stay and Outcome in our ICUs

Authors: Shahla Siddiqui , Saad Ahmed , Roshan Manasia 

Journal: Journal of Pakistan Medical Association

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Publisher: Pakistan Medical Association.

Country: Pakistan

Year: 2005

Volume: 55

Issue: 6

Language: English

Categories
Intensive Care Units (8) Apache II Score (1) Prognosis (118) Healthcare Management (3082) Critical Care (2112)

Abstract

Abstract


The APACHE II (acute physiology and chronic health evaluation) is used widely for predicting probability of hospital mortality and length of stay in the ICU. APACHE II forms were available to all ICU residents within 24 hours of admission, and a score was assigned to them. Based on our results the APACHE II score has reliably predicted an outcome of the least amount of length of stay (LOS) in the ICU as well as a 100% probability of being shifted out of the ICU for a score of

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