Table 2

Comparison of three organ dysfunction scores

Characteristics

LODS [29]

MODS [30]

SOFA [31]

Year of publication

1996

1995

1996

Selection of variables and their weights

Multiple logistic regression

Literature review and logistic regression

Panel of experts

Variables used to assess organ dysfunction

Neurologic

Glasgow Coma Scale

Glasgow Coma Scale

Glasgow Coma Scale

Cardiovascular

Heart rate, systolic blood pressure

Pressure-adjusted heart rate

Mean arterial blood pressure, vasopressor use

Renal

Serum urea or urea nitrogen, creatinine, urine output

Serum creatinine

Serum creatinine, urine output

Respiratory

PaO₂/FiO₂ ratio, mechanical ventilation

PaO₂/FiO₂ Ratio

PaO₂/FiO₂ ratio, mechanical ventilation

Hematologic

White blood cell count, platelet count

Platelet count

Platelet count

Hepatic

Serum bilirubin, prothrombin time

Serum bilirubin

Serum bilirubin

LODS, Logistic Organ Dysfunction Score; MODS, Multiple Organ Dysfunction Score; SOFA, Sequential Organ Dysfunction Score.

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