Charlson comorbidity index in predicting outcomes among patients in the medical intensive care unit at a tertiary care university hospital: A cross-sectional study
Background: In critical care, comorbidities significantly influence outcomes, but they are often underutilized in real-time decision-making. The Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI), a widely validated tool for quantifying comorbid burden, offers a practical way to assess prognosis in intensive care unit (ICU) patient...