Evaluating SOFA Models for Predicting ICU Mortality
Author Information
Author(s): Minne Lilian, Abu-Hanna Ameen, de Jonge Evert
Primary Institution: Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Hypothesis
Can SOFA-based models effectively predict mortality in ICU patients?
Conclusion
SOFA models at admission are competitive with traditional models like APACHE II/III in predicting ICU mortality.
Supporting Evidence
- Ten studies reported developing a probabilistic prognostic model.
- Models based on sequential SOFA scores showed comparable performance with other organ failure scores.
- Combining SOFA derivatives with admission severity scores improved predictions.
Takeaway
Doctors use a score called SOFA to see how sick patients are in the ICU, and this study shows it works pretty well to guess who might not survive.
Methodology
Systematic review of studies evaluating SOFA-based models for predicting mortality in ICU patients.
Potential Biases
Variability in study quality and methods may introduce bias.
Limitations
Heterogeneity of studies makes it hard to draw general conclusions.
Participant Demographics
Patients from various ICUs, with a mean age of 53 to 62 years and 52% to 71% male.
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