| LIPS points |
---|---|
Predisposing conditions | Â |
   Shock | 2 |
   Aspiration | 2 |
   Sepsis | 1 |
   Pneumonia | 1.5 |
   High-risk surgerya |  |
Orthopedic spine | 1 |
Acute abdomen | 2 |
Cardiac | 2.5 |
Aortic vascular | 3.5 |
   High-risk trauma |  |
Traumatic brain injury | 2 |
Smoke inhalation | 2 |
Near drowning | 2 |
Lung contusion | 1.5 |
Multiple fractures | 1.5 |
Risk modifiers | Â |
   Alcohol abuse | 1 |
   Obesity (BMI >30) | 1 |
   Hypoalbuminemia | 1 |
   Chemotherapy | 1 |
   FiO2 > 0.35 (>4 L/minute) | 2 |
   Tachypnea (RR >30) | 1.5 |
   SpO2 < 95% | 1 |
   Acidosis (pH <7.35) | 1.5 |
   Diabetes mellitusb | -1 |