Description

Gabriel et al developed a score predicting the inflammatory risk for a patient undergoing endovascular treatment for an aortic aneurysm. This can help to identify a patient who may benefit from more aggressive management. The authors are from the Federal University of Sao Paulo.


Parameters:

(1) volume of crystalloid solution infused

(2) preoperative serum IL-8

 

Volume of Crystalloid

Preoperative IL-8

Risk

< 1,850 mL

< 33.54 pg/mL

mild

1850 to 3250 mL

33.54 to 53.37 pg/mL

moderate

> 3250 mL

> 53.37 pg/mL

severe

 

 

Risk

Clinical Findings

mild

fever and leukocytosis

moderate

same plus hypotension

severe

SIRS/sepsis syndrome

 

Limitations:

• Only 25 patients were studied.


 


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