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Table 1 The ten-point surgical Apgar score

From: Surgical Apgar Score can accurately predict the severity of post-operative complications following emergency laparotomy

Parameter

Points

0

1

2

3

4

Estimated Blood loss (ml)

 > 1000

601–1000

101–600

 ≤ 100

-

Lowest heart rate (beats/min)

 > 85

76–85

66–75

56–65

 ≤ 55

Lowest MAP (mmHg)

 < 40

40–54

55–69

 ≥ 70

-

  1. MAP Mean Arterial Pressure
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