lods-score

Calculate the Logistic Organ Dysfunction Score from first ICU day patient data.

40|17|Updated Oct 27, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hannesill/m4 --skill lods-score
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Skill: lods-score
Source: https://github.com/hannesill/m4/tree/main/src/m4/skills/clinical/lods-score
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hannesill/m4 --skill lods-score

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The LODS Skill provides a structured method to quantify organ dysfunction in ICU patients and offer a mortality-predictive score based on data available on the first ICU day.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • End-to-end scoring across neurologic, cardiovascular, renal, pulmonary, hematologic, and hepatic systems using routinely collected ICU data.
  • Research-friendly: supports cohort-level analysis of organ dysfunction and mortality risk in ICU datasets.
  • Data-imputation and rule-based scoring: handles missing values by imputing zeros and applies predefined thresholds per component.

Quick Start

Supply first ICU day data (GCS, vitals, labs, urine output, PaO2/FiO2) and the Skill will compute the lods score and its component breakdown.

Frequently Asked Questions about lods-score

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I calculate the Logistic Organ Dysfunction Score for ICU patient cohorts?

The Skill computes the LODS by processing first ICU day data like GCS, vitals, labs, urine output, and PaO2/FiO2 to quantify organ dysfunction and predict mortality across major organ systems.

What data is needed to score ICU organ dysfunction using LODS?

Scoring ICU organ dysfunction with LODS requires first ICU day data including GCS, vitals, labs, urine output, and PaO2/FiO2 to evaluate neurologic, cardiovascular, renal, pulmonary, hematologic, and hepatic systems.

How does LODS handle missing values when calculating organ dysfunction?

LODS handles missing values by applying default imputation, imputing zeros for absent data, and then using rule-based scoring with predefined thresholds for each organ system component.

Can I use LODS scoring for research analysis of first ICU day cohorts?

Yes, LODS scoring is research-friendly and designed for cohort-level analysis of organ dysfunction and mortality risk using routinely collected ICU data from the first ICU day.

What organ systems are evaluated when calculating the LODS score?

The LODS score evaluates neurologic, cardiovascular, renal, pulmonary, hematologic, and hepatic systems to summarize organ failure and predict mortality in ICU patients.