Table 1 Modified clinical pulmonary infection scale (MCPIS)
Criteria | Score |
|---|---|
Temperature (°C) |  |
 36.5–38.4 | 0 |
 38.5–38.9 | 1 |
 < 36.0 or > 39.0 | 2 |
Leukocyte count | Â |
 4000–11,000 | 0 |
 < 4000 or > 11,000 | 1 |
 < 4000 or > 11,000 + over 500 bands | 2 |
Chest radiography | Â |
 No infiltration | 0 |
 Diffuse or patchy infiltration | 1 |
 Localized infiltration | 2 |
Pulmonary secretions (present in the tracheal tube) | Â |
 Absent | 0 |
 Present and non-purulent | 1 |
 Present and purulent | 2 |
PaO2/FIO2 (mm Hg) | Â |
 > 240 or ARDS | 0 |
 ≤ 240 and no evidence of ARDS | 2 |