Abstract
One of the main disadvantages of dependency scoring in the intensive care unit, is that popular scoring systems such as the Intensive Care Register (ICR) fail to take into account many of the most important factors that contribute to patient dependency. Factors such as counselling of patients and their families, setting up for certain procedures and dealing with an agitated patient, for example, all contribute to the overall dependency of the patients; and ultimately influence the level of nursing support required. It is with these thoughts in mind that a system of dependency scoring has been developed for the intensive care unit (ICU). The system outlined here is designed to be used in conjunction with the ICR, thus providing a more accurate and realistic measure of dependency; while still maintaining a vital link to a well established system.
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