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.