Variables | 1 point | 2 points | 3 points |
---|---|---|---|
Auscultation | Normal | Diminished lung sounds and/or wheezing, diffuse crepitation pulmonary edema | Abolished lung sounds and/or wheezing both phases and/or pulmonary edema bronchial breathing |
Ventilatory assistance | Spontaneous | Assist-Control | Control |
Amount of secretion | + | ++ | +++ |
Minute volume | < 7 L/Min | 7 - 12 L/Min | > 12 L/Min |
Peep(a) / FiO2(b) | < 6 / 30 | 7-9 / 31-50 | > 10 / 51 |
Static Compliance | Not measurable or > 50 cmH2O | 49 - 35 cmH2O | < 34 cmH2O |
CATEGORIZATION | |||
Low Complexity | 6 points | ||
Medium Complexity | 7 -12 points | ||
High Complexity | 13-18 points |