Can Waterlow score predict 30-day mortality and length of stay in acutely admitted medical patients (aged ≥65 years)? Evidence from a single centre prospective cohort study

Objective This study aimed to explore the potential for the Waterlow score (WS) to be used as a predictor of 30-day mortality and length of hospital stay (LHS) in acutely admitted medical patients aged 65 years and older.Design Prospective observational cohort study.Setting UK District General Hospi...

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Main Authors: Mary Lynch, Chris Thorn, James Wei Wang, Phillip Smith, Shah-Jalal Sarker, Sophie Elands, Amelia Oliveira, Claire Barratt, Tom Holme
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2019-11-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/9/11/e032347.full
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