Lung injury prediction score for the emergency department: first step towards prevention in patients at risk.

Background: Early identification of patients at risk of developing acute lung injury (ALI) is critical for potential preventive strategies. We aimed to derive and validate an acute lung injury prediction score (EDLIPS) in a multicenter sample of emergency department (ED) patients.

Methods: We performed a subgroup analysis of 4,361 ED patients enrolled in the previously reported multicenter observational study.

Towards prevention of acute lung injury: frequency and outcomes of emergency department patients at-risk - a multicenter cohort study.

Background: Few emergency department (ED) evaluations on acute lung injury (ALI) have been carried out; hence, we sought to describe a cohort of hospitalized ED patients at risk for ALI development.

Methods: Patients presenting to the ED with at least one predisposing condition to ALI were included in this study, a subgroup analysis of a multicenter observational cohort study (USCIITG-LIPS 1). Patients who met ALI criteria within 6 h of initial ED assessment, received end-of-life care, or were readmitted during the study period were excluded.