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Machine learning models using routine clinical data can accurately predict short-term mortality risk in intensive care units (ICUs). The XGBoost algorithm showed the highest performance, offering a practical tool for clinical decision-making.

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  • Medical Informatics
  • Machine Learning in Healthcare
  • Clinical Decision Support

Background:

  • Existing intensive care unit (ICU) severity scoring systems often require manual data collection and lack validation in diverse settings.
  • This limits their practical application in real-world clinical environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate machine learning models for short-term mortality risk prediction using routinely collected clinical data.
  • To compare the performance of logistic regression, random forest, extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost), and artificial neural network algorithms.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the eICU Collaborative Research Database with 12,393 ICU patients.
  • Developed models using routine variables (age, gender, physiological measurements, vasoactive medications) within 24 hours of discharge.
  • Employed logistic regression, random forest, XGBoost, and artificial neural network algorithms.

Main Results:

  • XGBoost demonstrated superior performance with an AUROC of 0.9702 and AUPRC of 0.8517 for 24-hour mortality risk.
  • The model maintained strong performance for 3-day mortality risk prediction (AUROC 0.9184, AUPRC 0.5519).

Conclusions:

  • A highly accurate and well-calibrated XGBoost model for short-term mortality risk prediction is feasible using accessible data.
  • These findings support the clinical application of machine learning for improved patient care decisions.