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Table 1 Cutoff points on continuous variables for changes in the probability of death according to locally weighted regression

From: Comparison between logistic regression and neural networks to predict death in patients with suspected sepsis in the emergency room

Variable

Cutoff points

 

1

2

3

Respiratory rate (breaths/min)

<24

24–33

≥ 34

GCS score

>12

8–12

<8

Temperature (°C)

>38

36.6–38

≤ 36.5

Shock Index

<1

1–1.4

≥ 1.5

  1. GCS, Glasgow Coma Scale.