Shock index (heart rate ÷ systolic blood pressure)
Based on Rossaint R et al. (2023).
Pogosh offers this calculator when a case matches gi bleed unstable, obstetric hemorrhage, ruptured ectopic, septic shock, traumatic amputation. It runs only when you press Calculate.
Decision support for clinicians — review before acting.
References
- Rossaint R, Afshari A, Bouillon B, et al. The European guideline on management of major bleeding and coagulopathy following trauma: sixth edition. Crit Care. 2023;27:80. PMID 36859355; PMC9977110 (Recommendation 5 and rationale). PubMed 36859355
- Allgöwer M, Burri C. "Schockindex". Dtsch Med Wochenschr. 1967;92:1947-1950. Search PubMed
Implementation notes
The original Allgöwer 1967 paper (German) was not read; it is cited for priority only. The 0.9 flag is a display convenience at the lower end of the guideline's 0.9–1.0 range.
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