Cardiogenic Shock Staging (SCAI SHOCK) — free guideline decision tool
SCAI SHOCK staging classifies cardiogenic shock into five graded stages (A–E) tied to rising in-hospital mortality.
Open guideline tool →Guideline-based
Implements the decision logic from published clinical guidelines.
Runs in your browser
No installation. Enter the patient's values and get a guideline recommendation instantly.
Data stays local
Nothing is uploaded. Results are for licensed clinicians only.
Common questions
What does Cardiogenic Shock Staging (SCAI SHOCK) do?
Use to stage cardiogenic shock at the bedside and guide escalation-of-support and shock-team activation decisions.
How is the result calculated?
A at-risk → B beginning/pre-shock → C classic (needs intervention) → D deteriorating → E extremis; in-hospital mortality rises ~3% → 7% → 12% → 40% → 67%; cardiac arrest adds an (A) modifier.
Is this a substitute for clinical judgement?
No. All results are decision-support only, for licensed clinicians. They must be individualized to the whole patient and the latest guideline version.
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SCAI SHOCK staging classifies cardiogenic shock into five graded stages (A–E) tied to rising in-hospital mortality.
Open guideline tool →For licensed clinicians. Not a substitute for clinical judgement.