Table 2

Level of variables and relative weight according to their score

Variable

Level of variable

Score

GSD or ISD^a

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