Application of the qSOFA score to predict mortality in patients with suspected infection in a resource-limited setting in Malawi.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To determine the predictive value of qSOFA (quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment) in Malawian patients with suspected infection.

Methods

Prospective observational study in a tertiary referral hospital in Malawi.

Results

Predictive ability of qSOFA was reasonable [AUROC 0.73 (95% CI 0.68-0.78)], increasing to 0.77 (95% CI 0.72-0.82) when classifying all patients with altered mental status as high risk. Adding HIV status as a variable to the qSOFA score did not improve predictive value.

Conclusion

qSOFA is a simple tool that can aid risk stratification in resource-limited settings.

SUBMITTER: Huson MAM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5696439 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature