Recognizing and Predicting the Syndrome of Imminent Death (≤14 Days): A Systematic Review

Key Points

• Syndrome of imminent death recognition relies on clustered signs and vital-sign cut-offs, supplemented by disease context.
• Key evidence highlights the need for standardized calibration in prospective validation across diverse settings.
• Analysis indicates that GPS-based composites and one-day/three-day scoring improve recognition of imminent death risks.
• Implications suggest enhancing care quality by implementing better predictive frameworks for imminent death recognition.