April 19, 2026Acute and Critical Care0 citationsOpen Access
Refining mortality risk stratification in pediatric sepsis: the roles of PELOD-2, vasoactive-inotropic scores, and procalcitonin in a tertiary hospital in Eastern Indonesia
The aim is to enhance mortality risk assessment in pediatric sepsis by integrating PELOD-2, vasoactive-inotropic scores, and procalcitonin.
Developed a new scoring approach to assess mortality risk in pediatric sepsis.
Incorporated PELOD-2, vasoactive-inotropic scores, and procalcitonin into the risk stratification.
Analyzed data from pediatric patients in a tertiary hospital.
The new scoring approach shows improved predictive accuracy for mortality risks.
Integration of PELOD-2, VIS, and procalcitonin enhances risk categorization.
This refined stratification method may lead to better management decisions.
Abstract
The new scoring approach that refines stratification of mortality risks by incorporating PELOD-2, VIS, and procalcitonin is a more comprehensive predictor.