PELOD-2
Also written as: PELOD-2 — Pediatric Logistic Organ Dysfunction 2
A severity scoring system that measures the degree of multiple organ dysfunction in critically ill children, used for prognostication and research purposes.
Full Definition
The Pediatric Logistic Organ Dysfunction 2 (PELOD-2) score is a validated tool designed to quantify the severity of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) in pediatric intensive care patients. The scoring system evaluates dysfunction across six organ systems: neurologic, cardiovascular, renal, respiratory, hematologic, and hepatic. PELOD-2 provides daily assessment capabilities and has been calibrated to predict mortality risk, making it valuable for clinical decision-making, quality improvement initiatives, and research studies. The score helps clinicians track the progression or resolution of organ dysfunction over time and enables standardized communication about illness severity.
Usage
Usage note: Hyphenated format with numeral 2, distinguishing from original PELOD.
In Context
- "Daily PELOD-2 scores demonstrated progressive improvement in organ dysfunction following the intervention." — Clinical research report
- "The patient's PELOD-2 score of 8 indicated moderate organ dysfunction requiring continued intensive monitoring." — Clinical assessment