Comparison of the performance of three algorithms in identifying severely ill children requiring hopital admission
| Assessment method | Number admitted | Sensitivity (%) | Specificity (%) | Positive predictive value | Negative predictive value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APLS | 191/230 | 83.0 (77.4 to 87.5) | 93.5 (92.6 to 94.3) | 44.8 (40.1 to 49.7) | 98.9 (98.4 to 99.2) |
| ETAT | 197/230 | 85.7 (80.3 to 89.8) | 85.2 (84.0 to 86.3) | 26.9 (23.8 to 30.4) | 98.9 (98.5 to 99.3) |
| ETAT3-150 | 189/230 | 82.2 (76.5 to 86.8) | 89.2 (88.1 to 90.2) | 32.6 (28.9 to 36.7) | 98.7 (98.3 to 99.1) |
↵3-150 With only infants < 1 month as priority sign.