Table 2

Level of variables and relative weight according to their score

Variable
Level of variable
Score

GSD or ISDa
Presence of GSD or ISD
2
Respiratory rate
Rate >34 breaths/min
3
Respiratory rate
Rate 24–33 breaths/min
1
GCS score
Score <12
3
Temperature
<38°C
2
Shock Index
≥ 1.5
2

aSee text for definitions of general systemic disease (GSD) and immunosuppressive systemic disease (ISD). GCS, Glasgow Coma Scale.

Jaimes et al. Critical Care 2005 9:R150   doi:10.1186/cc3054