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Customized Probability Models for Severe Sepsis: Correction and Clarification

Customized Probability Models for Severe Sepsis: Correction and Clarification To the Editor. —Dr Le Gall and colleagues1 provided customized versions of the Simplified Acute Physiology Score II (SAPS II) and the 24-hour Mortality Probability Model II (MPM II24) to establish the probability of mortality for intensive care unit (ICU) patients with early severe sepsis. On page 647, the authors provide equations for calculating the probability of mortality for both the SAPS II and the MPM II24. The equations for the customized SAPS II and MPM II24 are incorrect and should be as follows: http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png JAMA American Medical Association

Customized Probability Models for Severe Sepsis: Correction and Clarification

JAMA , Volume 274 (11) – Sep 20, 1995

Customized Probability Models for Severe Sepsis: Correction and Clarification

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To the Editor.
—Dr Le Gall and colleagues1 provided customized versions of the Simplified Acute Physiology Score II (SAPS II) and the 24-hour Mortality Probability Model II (MPM II24) to establish the probability of mortality for intensive care unit (ICU) patients with early severe sepsis. On page 647, the authors provide equations for calculating the probability of mortality for both the SAPS II and the MPM II24. The equations for the customized SAPS II and MPM II24 are incorrect and...
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Publisher
American Medical Association
Copyright
Copyright © 1995 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. Applicable FARS/DFARS Restrictions Apply to Government Use.
ISSN
0098-7484
eISSN
1538-3598
DOI
10.1001/jama.1995.03530110034024
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Abstract

To the Editor. —Dr Le Gall and colleagues1 provided customized versions of the Simplified Acute Physiology Score II (SAPS II) and the 24-hour Mortality Probability Model II (MPM II24) to establish the probability of mortality for intensive care unit (ICU) patients with early severe sepsis. On page 647, the authors provide equations for calculating the probability of mortality for both the SAPS II and the MPM II24. The equations for the customized SAPS II and MPM II24 are incorrect and should be as follows:

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JAMAAmerican Medical Association

Published: Sep 20, 1995

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