A NEW SCORING SYSTEM FOR EVALUATION OF MULTIPLE ORGAN DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME IN PREMATURE INFANTS

Cetinkaya M., Koksal N., ÖZKAN H.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CRITICAL CARE, vol.21, no.5, pp.328-337, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 21 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.4037/ajcc2012312
  • Journal Name: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CRITICAL CARE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.328-337
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background The Neonatal Multiple Organ Dysfunction (NEOMOD) scoring system is used to predict mortality in infants with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). The NEOMOD scoring system was extended to include involvement of the microvascular system. This modified scoring system was developed to enable more accurate and earlier diagnosis of MODS in premature infants.