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Table 2 Level of variables and relative weight according to their score

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

Variable

Level of variable

Score

GSD or ISDa

Presence of GSD or ISD

2

Respiratory rate

Rate >34 breaths/min

3

Respiratory rate

Rate 24–33 breaths/min

1

GCS score

Score <12

3

Temperature

<38°C

2

Shock Index

≥ 1.5

2

  1. aSee text for definitions of general systemic disease (GSD) and immunosuppressive systemic disease (ISD). GCS, Glasgow Coma Scale.
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Critical Care

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