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

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