Table 3 Indicators and ‘At Risk’ Values of Physiological Dysregulation Index (Scale 0—8)
Indicator | Physiological system | Clinical cut-point |
|---|---|---|
Systolic blood pressure (SBP) | Cardiovascular system |  ≥ 140 mmHg |
Diastolic blood pressure (DBP) | Cardiovascular system |  ≥ 90 mmHg |
Heart rate | Cardiovascular system |  ≥ 90 beats/min |
Hemoglobin A1c | Metabolism |  ≥ 6.5% |
Total cholesterol (TC) | Metabolism |  ≥ 240 mg/dl |
High-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) | Metabolism |  < 40 mg/dl |
Body mass index (BMI) | Metabolism |  ≥ 25 (overweight) or < 18.5 (underweight) |
C-reactive protein | Immune |  ≥ 3.0 mg/dl |