Simplified prognostic model for critically ill patients in resource limited settings in South Asia

Simplified prognostic model for critically ill patients in resource limited settings in South Asia

Abstract Background Current critical care prognostic models are predominantly developed in high-income countries (HICs) and may not be feasible in intensive care units (ICUs) in lower- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Existing prognostic models cannot be applied without validation in LMICs as th...

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Main Authors: Rashan Haniffa, Mavuto Mukaka, Sithum Bandara Munasinghe, Ambepitiyawaduge Pubudu De Silva, Kosala Saroj Amarasiri Jayasinghe, Abi Beane, Nicolette de Keizer, Arjen M. Dondorp
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:Critical Care
Subjects:
Critical care
Prognostic model
Model performance
APACHE II
Lower middle income country
Resource limited settings
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-017-1843-6

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