Lung Injury Prediction Score Is Useful in Predicting Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Mortality in Surgical Critical Care Patients

Background. Lung injury prediction score (LIPS) is valuable for early recognition of ventilated patients at high risk for developing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). This study analyzes the value of LIPS in predicting ARDS and mortality among ventilated surgical patients. Methods. IRB app...

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Main Authors: Zachary M. Bauman, Marika Y. Gassner, Megan A. Coughlin, Meredith Mahan, Jill Watras
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Critical Care Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/157408