Table 1 Definitions of organ failure
Organ Failure | Definition |
|---|---|
Circulatory | Systolic blood pressure less than 90 mmHg or need for catecholamine support |
Pulmonary | PaO2 60 mmHg or less or need for mechanical ventilation |
Renal | Need for hemodialysis or creatinine level greater than 177 umol/L after rehydration |