Variability science in intensive care – how relevant is it?

doi:10.1186/cc2938

Critical Care
Volume 8
Issue 6

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Variability science in intensive care – how relevant is it?

P van de Borne

Department of Cardiology, Erasme Hospital, Brussels, Belgium

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Critical Care 2004, 8:414-415doi:10.1186/cc2938


Published:	24 September 2004

See related research article http://ccforum.com/content/8/6/R367

Abstract

The article by Seely et al. in this issue of Critical Care highlights that variability portend prognosis. Numerous parameters interact to modify variability in intensive care. The commentary discusses why variability can nevertheless accurately estimate prognosis and how easily this can be implemented in the critically ill.