Term: Acute Physiology Score (APS)

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2012-04-20

Definition:

A component of the APACHE II classification system which measures the physiological condition of the critically ill patients in intensive care units.

Related concepts 

• Acute Physiology Score (APS)

Related terms 

• Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II (APACHE II)
• Simplified Acute Physiology Score (SAPS I, II)

Term used in 

• Garland A, Fransoo R, Olafson K, Ramsey C, Yogendran M, Chateau D, McGowan K. The Epidemiology and Outcomes of Critical Illness in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2012. [Report] [Summary] (View)