Derivation and validation of an improved pediatric shock index for predicting need for early intervention and outcomes in pediatric trauma
CONCLUSION
We derived the PSI and rPSI for use in pediatric trauma using empiric, age-based SI cutoffs. The PSI and rPSI achieved higher positive predictive values and similar negative predictive values to SIPA in predicting the need for early blood transfusion and mortality.
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE
Prognostic/Epidemiological; level III.
Source: Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery - Category: Surgery Tags: 2021 PTS PODIUM PAPER Source Type: research
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