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Early detection of clinical deterioration using machine learning early warning scores may improve outcomes. However, most implemented scores were developed using logistic regression, only underwent retrospective validation, and were not tested in important subgroups. Our objective was to develop and prospectively validate a gradient boosted machine model (eCARTv5) for identifying clinical deterioration on the wards.
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