Unraveling the Easix Score: Its Association with Vasopressor Need in Critically Ill Septic Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Patients.

ABSTRACT: Background: Sepsis is a common and serious complication in pediatric hematology oncology (PHO) patients. The Endothelial Activation and Stress Index (EASIX) score offers a potentially accessible tool for risk stratification in septic patients. Our objective was to evaluate the association of the EASIX score with adverse clinical outcomes among septic PHO patients. Methods: A retrospective review was conducted for all PHO patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with sepsis from July 2022 to December 2024. Results: A total of 53 patients with 65 sepsis events were included in this analysis. The median age was 14.9 [IQR 9.9] y and the most common disease was hematologic malignancy. In our cohort, 60% needed vasopressors, 36% required invasive mechanical ventila

SUBMITTER: Elbahlawan L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12524857 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature