SAPS III
SAPS III
SAPS III (pronounced: /sæps/ /θri:/), an acronym for Simplified Acute Physiology Score III, is a mortality prediction model used in intensive care units (ICUs). It was developed to assess the severity of disease for patients admitted to ICUs worldwide.
Etymology
The term SAPS III is derived from the phrase Simplified Acute Physiology Score III. The 'III' denotes that it is the third version of the score. The term 'simplified' refers to the fact that the score is designed to be easier to calculate than other, more complex, scoring systems. The term 'acute physiology' refers to the immediate physical condition of the patient, and 'score' refers to the numerical value assigned to the patient's condition.
Usage
The SAPS III score is calculated based on 20 physiological variables, patient's age, type of admission, and three variables related to the location prior to ICU admission. The score ranges from 0 to 217, with higher scores indicating a higher risk of mortality. The SAPS III score is used to predict the likelihood of mortality in ICU patients, and can be used to guide treatment decisions and inform discussions with patients and their families about prognosis.
Related Terms
- APACHE II: Another commonly used scoring system in ICUs.
- Mortality prediction: The process of estimating the likelihood of a patient's death.
- Intensive care unit: A department of a hospital where critically ill patients are cared for.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on SAPS III
- Wikipedia's article - SAPS III
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