American Journal of Medicine published the study.
Here are five things to know:
1. The algorithm seeks at least two of four systemic inflammatory response syndrome criteria and one of 14 acute organ dysfunction parameters.
2. The study found the predictive analytics could pinpoint a majority of high-risk patients within 48 hours of admission.
3. The early identification allowed for early and targeted medical intervention.
4. Patients who triggered the alert had a hazards ratio of four, indicating their higher chance of dying during that hospital stay.
5. Researchers concluded predictive analytics immensely benefits patient care.
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