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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Published in:	Critical Care
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
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