BM5) Use of validated score systems, unified required OD degree (SOFA score > 2), undocumented OD does not imply normality; no consideration of chronic ODs.
This study adds to the literature because it has shown significant (statistically and clinically) benefit in both subjective and objective outcome by the use of validated outcome scores following ASAD for patients with SAIS.
37 Although MRI and ultrasound are sensitive to detect erosions, there are still some limitations for clinical use due to availability and the lack of validated scoring systems.
Embryos will be scored with the use of validated morphological scoring criteria at the time of fertilization (pronuclear morphology) and daily until the time of transfer.
A variety of validated scoring systems for patient severity and workload exist for use in the ICU environment and are widely used (13 – 13 ).
The quality of each RCT included in this analysis was graded by use of a validated score that included the following items (10): randomization of participants, double-blind evaluation, and a description of participants who withdrew from or dropped out of the trial.
This would require direct patient review including a detailed medical history for each condition and the use of a validated scoring manual [ 12].
Cognition and mood status were explored using the Mini-mental State Examination (MMSE) and the Geriatric Depres-sione Scale (GDS), respectively, while as a reference indicator of prognosis we used a validated score based on body mass index, severity of bronchial obstruction, dyspnea, and exercise capacity (BODE index) [ 7].
Function was evaluated using validated scoring systems as outlined above.
Illness severity of patients was stratified using a validated scoring model demonstrating high sensitivity and specificity for hospital mortality within 24 hours - the VitalPAC™ Early Warning Score (ViEWS) (The Learning Clinic, Pynes Hill, Exeter, Devon, England) [ 18].
