Why the study?
Does the Multiple Organ Dysfunction score better describe outcomes in septic shock compared to APACHE II and Organ Failure scores?
Does the Multiple Organ Dysfunction score better describe outcomes in septic shock compared to APACHE II and Organ Failure scores?
The Multiple Organ Dysfunction score is superior to APACHE II and Organ Failure scores in describing outcomes for ICU patients with septic shock.
MODS may better discriminate mortality in septic shock; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice or replace APACHE II.
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