Validation of Severity of Illness Scoring Systems in Paediatric Intensive Care Units in Canada

Validation of Severity of Illness Scoring Systems in Paediatric Intensive Care Units in Canada Outcome: Validation and Comparison of 2 Severity of Illness Scores in Canadian PICU Population

This is a study of the validation of severity of illness scoring systems in Paediatric Intensive Care Units (PICUs) in Canada.

Outcome: Validation and comparison of 2 severity of illness scores in a Canadian PICU population.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All children admitted to participating PICUs over a 1 year period.