MODS stands for Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome.
What does MODS mean?
failure of two or more organ systems in a critically ill patient
MODS stands for multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, a condition in which two or more organ systems fail to maintain their function in a seriously ill patient, so that support is needed to keep the body stable. It is often the end stage of a severe insult such as sepsis, major trauma, or shock, and represents a continuum that can follow SIRS. The more organ systems involved, the higher the risk of death. Management focuses on treating the underlying cause and supporting the failing organs.
When is MODS used?
MODS is documented in critical care and intensive care notes as a marker of severe illness and prognosis.
Frequently asked questions
What does MODS stand for?
MODS stands for multiple organ dysfunction syndrome, the failure of two or more organ systems.
What causes MODS?
It often follows a severe insult such as sepsis, major trauma, or shock.
How does MODS relate to SIRS?
MODS can be the end stage of a continuum that begins with SIRS and progresses to organ dysfunction.
Why does MODS matter?
The more organ systems that fail, the higher the risk of death, so it is an important marker of severity.