Figure 2. Modified PIC score.

The modified PIC score is a modified version of the PIC score. It consists of 10 points based on pain on movement, ability to deep breathe, and ability to cough. Pain is categorised into three categories based on pain score on the visual analogue scale. Ability to deep breathe is assessed subjectively based on the assessment of the physician and categorised into four categories. Ability to cough is also assessed subjectively based on the assessment of the physician and categorised into three categorised. The scoring is done in ascending order for increasing severity of the modified PIC score.

PIC: pain, inspiratory effort, and cough

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