Table 4.
18-month mortality risk index for patients with CAP
| RDW (%) | Points |
|---|---|
| 12–13 | 0 |
| 13–14 | 1 |
| 14–15 | 2 |
| 15–16 | 3 |
| 16–17 | 4 |
| 17–18 | 5 |
| 18–19 | 6 |
| 19– | 7 |
| Temperature (°C) | Points |
|---|---|
| < 35 | 5 |
| 35–35.9 | 4 |
| 36–36.9 | 3 |
| 37–37.9 | 2 |
| 38–38.9 | 1 |
| 39– | 0 |
| Altered mental status | Points |
|---|---|
| Yes | 6 |
| No | 0 |
| Charlson Comorbidity Index | Points |
|---|---|
| Total risk score | = () |
Point values for each variable (A patient’s total risk score can be obtained by summing points assigned to values of each variable, which can determine his/her corresponding predicted 18-month mortality risk)