Enhanced Mortality Risk Prediction in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients Using Stress Hyperglycemia Ratio and Machine Learning: A Multicenter Retrospective Analysis - Scorecard - MDSpire

Enhanced Mortality Risk Prediction in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients Using Stress Hyperglycemia Ratio and Machine Learning: A Multicenter Retrospective Analysis

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  • Jiaxing Du

  • Keze Ma

  • Zhiwei Ye

  • Juanli Song

  • Sujun Chen

  • Jie Yu

  • Bing Liu

  • Zixuan Jiang

  • Fen Zhang

  • January 16, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Enhanced Mortality Risk Prediction in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients Using Stress Hyperglycemia Ratio and Machine Learning: A Multicenter Retrospective Analysis

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionCritically Ill COVID-19 Patients
Key MechanismsStress-induced hyperglycemia exacerbates COVID-19 progression through inflammatory cytokine elevation and immune response impairment.
Target PopulationAdults aged 18 and above diagnosed with COVID-19 and admitted to the ICU.
Care SettingIntensive Care Unit (ICU)

Key Highlights

  • Stress hyperglycemia is linked to poor outcomes in critically ill COVID-19 patients.
  • The stress hyperglycemia ratio (SHR) provides a more accurate assessment of hyperglycemia.
  • Machine learning models enhance predictive accuracy for mortality in this patient population.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Utilize SHR for assessing stress hyperglycemia in critically ill COVID-19 patients.

Management

  • Implement individualized treatment strategies based on SHR and machine learning predictions.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Regularly monitor blood glucose levels and SHR during ICU stay.

Risks

  • Increased ICU admissions, mechanical ventilation needs, and mortality associated with stress hyperglycemia.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Critically ill COVID-19 patients in the ICU.

Consider insulin therapy and management of comorbidities to mitigate hyperglycemia.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Incorporate SHR in routine assessments of critically ill COVID-19 patients.
  • Utilize machine learning tools for enhanced risk stratification and management.

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