ICU Scoring Systems

ICU scoring systems are tools used by healthcare professionals to assess the severity of a patient's illness and predict outcomes like the chance of recovery or mortality. They analyze various clinical data—such as vital signs, lab results, and organ function—to generate a score. Examples include APACHE, SAPS, and SOFA. These scores help guide treatment decisions, monitor patient progress, and facilitate communication among care teams by providing an objective measure of illness severity.