Comparison of modified quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment models as triage tools for febrile patients.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Effective triage of febrile patients in the emergency department is crucial during times of overcrowding to prioritize care and allocate resources, especially during pandemics. However, available triage tools often require laboratory data and lack accuracy. We aimed to develop a simple and accurate triage tool for febrile patients by modifying the quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA) score.

Methods

We retrospectively analyzed data from 7,303 febrile patients and created modified versions of qSOFA using factors identified through multivariable analysis. The performance of these modified qSOFAs in predicting in-hospital mortality and intensive care unit (ICU) admission was compared using the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC).

SUBMITTER: Lee DY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11467452 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature