Study of PRISM III Score as A Predictor of Mortality in PICU
Journal Title: Journal Of Pediatric Critical Care - Year 2019, Vol 6, Issue 3
Abstract
Objectives: To determine the discriminative ability of PRISM III scoring system in predicting mortality in children admitted to PICU.
Authors and Affiliations
Snehal Patel, Halak Vasavada, Purvi Patel, Brijeshkumar Patel, Parth Shukla
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