MEDS ScoreLoading...Terminal illnessAbsent0Present+6Tachyp,hypoxiaRR < 20 / min and O2 >90 %0RR > 20 / min and O2 <90 %+3Septic shockAbsent0Present+3Platelets> 150,000/ mcL0< 150,000/ mcL+3% Bands diff< 5 %0> 5 %+3Age of the patient< 650> 65+3Low resp tr infNo0Yes+1Nurs home residNo0Yes+2Mental statusNormal0Altered+2Indications for UseInsights & Cautions