Saudi Med J
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To evaluate Mortality Probability Model (MPM) IIo as a tool to predict very poor prognosis after intensive care unit admission. ⋯ Using a decision-cutoff of 95% predicted mortality using MPMI IIo had a very high specificity in predicting death after intensive care unit admission, although with a low sensitivity. This information can be used to support clinical judgment regarding the very ill patients who are unlikely to benefit from intensive care unit admission.