qSOFA + SIRS Flashcards
1
Q
What is qSOFA score?
A
Quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA) is a low-cost, 2-minute bedside clinical tool introduced to facilitate early recognition of sepsis
2
Q
What 3 things does qSOFA measure
A
Altered mental state (GCS <15)
RR > 22
Systolic BP <100
3
Q
What does a SOFA score of 2-3 mean and what is this associated with?
A
HIGH RISK
14-fold increase in in-hospital mortality
Patients with suspected infection who are likely to have a prolonged ICU stay or to die in the hospital
3
Q
What is SIRS score
A
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
4
Q
What parameters does SIRs score measure
A
Temp > 38
Heart rate > 90
RR > 20
WBC > 12
5
Q
What score meets SIRS definition?
A
> 2
