Comparison of the Mortality Predicting Scoring Systems in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit [Article in Croatian]

Julije Mestrovic, Tatjana Catipovic, Goran Kardum, Branka Polic, Luka Stricevic, Alan Sustic

Abstract


Aim – The aim of the study was to compare two of the most frequently used scoring systems in the PICU, PRISM III i PIM 2. Methods – Admission data for the PRISM III and PIM 2 scoring systems were prospectively collected for 591 consecutively admitted patients aged ≤ 18 years, excluding preterm infants, treated at Split Clinical Hospital. We observed the discrimination and calibration values, as well as the standardized mortality ratio of PRISM III and PIM2. We intended to compare the above-mentioned scoring systems in order to choose the one that predicts mortality more accurately for our population of patients. Results – The results have shown that both scoring systems, PIM 2 as well as PRISM III, are highly ac­curate in predicting mortality and can therefore be applied on our population. Conclusion – Since PIM 2 is simpler, less blood is needed for the analysis, and is also free of charge, and we recommend PIM 2 to be used in PICUs.


Keywords


Scoring systems; Children; Intensive care

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