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. 2010 Dec 16;5(12):e15265. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0015265

Table 4. Diagnostic sensitivity, specificity, and predictive value of EVLWI >10 ml/kg for multiple organs dysfunction syndrome and mortality during ICU stay.

MODS, % Mortality, %
Sensitivity 85.0 94.7
Specificity 75.0 66.7
Positive predictive value 58.6 52.9
Negative predictive value 92.3 97.0

Definitions of abbreviation: EVLWI =  extravascular lung water index; ICU =  intensive care unit; MODS =  multiple organs dysfunction syndrome.