VVR Score

Name: VVR Score
Creator: Daniel Diaz-Gil, MD
Keywords: cardiology, VVR, vasoactive ventilation renal, postoperative, cardiac surgery, PICU, severity, VIS

Vasoactive-Ventilation-Renal score for predicting outcomes after pediatric cardiac surgery

Clinically Verified· 5 tests

For educational and informational purposes only. Verify all results before clinical application.

Vasoactive-Inotropic Score *

units

Vasoactive-Inotropic Score — can be calculated using the VIS calculator Vasoactive-Inotropic Score (VIS)

ΔPaw (Delta Airway Pressure) *

cmH₂O

Change in mean airway pressure from baseline (cmH₂O)

FiO2 (%) *

Creatinine *

mg/dL

Baseline Creatinine *

mg/dL

References

Miletic KG, et al. Vasoactive-ventilation-renal score as a predictor of outcomes in pediatric cardiac surgery patients. Crit Care Med. 2015;43(4):880-888.[DOI]

Reviewed by Daniel Diaz-Gil, MD · Last updated March 2026

Medical disclaimer

This tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional clinical judgment. Always independently verify results before making clinical decisions.

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