Lack of Predictive Value of the APACHE II Score in Hypoalbuminemic Patients
- 1 May 1991
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
- Vol. 15 (3), 313-315
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0148607191015003313
Abstract
The APACHE II score predicts mortality in severely ill patients. This score does not account for the serum albumin level. Ninety-three patients (28 with serum albumin levels Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition 15:313-315, 1991)Keywords
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