Lack of Predictive Value of the APACHE II Score in Hypoalbuminemic Patients ARNOLD J. POLLAK, M.D., RICHARD M. STRONG, M.D., RITA GRIBBON, R.D.,
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HIMANSHU
SHAH, M.D.
From the Gastroenterology Section, Jerry L. Pettis Memorial Veteran’s Administration Hospital and Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, California
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
Lack of predictive value of the APACHE II score in hypoalbuminemic patients.
The APACHE II score predicts mortality in severely ill patients. This score does not account for the serum albumin level. Ninety-three patients (28 wi...