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Background: Trauma represents a significant global health challenge.The development of an effective scoring tool capable of predicting mortality risk in trauma cases is essential. This study aimed to investigate the combined effects of quick sequential organ failure assessment (qSOFA) and hypothermia (H) along with prothrombin time (PT) in predicting the prognosis of patients with severe trauma. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted to analyze data from severe trauma patients in the Trauma Database of the Trauma Center at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University between January 2017 and December 2021. Patients were categorized into survival and non-survival groups based on clinical outcomes. Baseline and clinical data were compared between the groups, and prognostic factors were explored using logistic regression analysis. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves generated by 10-fold cross-validation using the caret in R programming language were used to assess the predictive efficacy of Injury Severity Score (ISS) and qSOFA + H + PT score for trauma patient mortality. Results: A total of 509 severe trauma patients (377 males and 132 females) were included, with a median age of 53 years (range: 42–65 years). The mortality rate was found to be 23.4%. Logistic regression analysis revealed that age, ISS, and qSOFA + H + PT were significant predictors of death in severe trauma patients, with odds ratios of 1.035 (95%CI:1.014–1.057), 1.052 (95%CI:1.017–1.090), and 6.124 (95%CI:3.107–12.072), respectively (P < 0.05). The predictive efficacy of ISS and qSOFA + H + PT for mortality prediction was 0.742 and 0.816, respectively.The predictive efficacy of qSOFA + H + PT for emergency blood transfusion and operation was 0.743 and 0.702. Conclusion: qSOFA + H + PT are identified as significant predictors to the death of severe trauma patients. They could be utilized as early intervention indicators in emergency departments, facilitating clinical management strategies such as emergency blood transfusion, emergency operation, and prognosis prediction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Listeria monocytogenes causes listeriosis, a serious foodborne illness with a high mortality rate, especially in vulnerable populations. It accounts for 19% of foodborne deaths, with invasive cases having a mortality rate of up to 44%, leading to conditions like meningitis, bacteremia, and meningoencephalitis. However, the prognostic factors remain unclear. This study examines the hospital outcomes of invasive listeriosis and identifies risk factors for in-hospital and one-year mortality. We analyzed the electronic medical records of 118 hospitalized patients with non-perinatal, culture-proven invasive listeriosis collected over a 21-year period. The in-hospital mortality rate was 36.4%, with only 33.1% surviving one year and 22.0% surviving two years. The key findings indicate that a quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA) score of ≥2 (OR 106.59, p < 0.001), respiratory failure (OR 7.58, p = 0.031), and shorter ampicillin duration (OR 0.53, p = 0.012) independently predicted poorer in-hospital outcomes. Additionally, a qSOFA score of ≥2 (OR 8.46, p < 0.001) and shorter ampicillin duration (OR 0.65, p < 0.001) were linked to higher one-year mortality. This study is the first to identify a qSOFA score of ≥2 as a significant marker for high-risk invasive listeriosis patients, with poorer outcomes linked to a qSOFA score of ≥2, respiratory failure, and shorter ampicillin use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract Background Trauma represents a significant global health challenge.The development of an effective scoring tool capable of predicting mortality risk in trauma cases is essential. This study aimed to investigate the combined effects of quick sequential organ failure assessment (qSOFA) and hypothermia (H) along with prothrombin time (PT) in predicting the prognosis of patients with severe trauma. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted to analyze data from severe trauma patients in the Trauma Database of the Trauma Center at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University between January 2017 and December 2021. Patients were categorized into survival and non-survival groups based on clinical outcomes. Baseline and clinical data were compared between the groups, and prognostic factors were explored using logistic regression analysis. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves generated by 10-fold cross-validation using the caret in R programming language were used to assess the predictive efficacy of Injury Severity Score (ISS) and qSOFA + H + PT score for trauma patient mortality. Results A total of 509 severe trauma patients (377 males and 132 females) were included, with a median age of 53 years (range: 42–65 years). The mortality rate was found to be 23.4%. Logistic regression analysis revealed that age, ISS, and qSOFA + H + PT were significant predictors of death in severe trauma patients, with odds ratios of 1.035 (95%CI:1.014–1.057), 1.052 (95%CI:1.017–1.090), and 6.124 (95%CI:3.107–12.072), respectively (P

Background and Aims: Early diagnosis of sepsis is crucial. The primary objective of this study was to explore the role of uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2) in diagnosing sepsis and septic shock. Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted over 19 months. All adult patients aged more than 18 years with a diagnosis of sepsis or septic shock based on quick sequential organ failure assessment (qSOFA) score were enroled. Blood was drawn for procalcitonin (PCT) and UCP2 on days 0, 3, 7 and 28. Blood samples from 50 healthy volunteers were used as controls. An electrochemiluminescence test was done for PCT. A quantitative enzyme-linked immune sorbent assay was used for UCP2. The Chi-square test was used for qualitative variables and the independent t-test for quantitative variables. The receiver operator characteristic curve was used to evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of UCP2. Results: A total of 128 subjects were included in the study. Out of these, 78 patients (qSOFA score ≥2) were subcategorised into the infection group, sepsis or septic shock group based on the PCT levels. The UCP2 levels in the infection, sepsis or septic shock group were significantly higher than in the control group (P > 0.001). The UCP2 levels correlated with PCT on admission, day 3 and day 7. Conclusion: The UCP2 levels were significantly higher in sepsis and septic shock groups compared to controls and hence could be a potential diagnostic biomarker of sepsis.

Background/Aims Quick sequential organ failure assessment (qSOFA) is believed to identify patients at risk of poor outcomes in those with suspected infection. We aimed to evaluate the ability of modified qSOFA (m-qSOFA) to identify high-risk patients among those with acutely deteriorated chronic liver disease (CLD), especially those with acute-onchronic liver failure (ACLF). Methods We used data from both the Korean Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure (KACLiF) and the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver ACLF Research Consortium (AARC) cohorts. qSOFA was modified by replacing the Glasgow Coma Scale with hepatic encephalopathy, and an m-qSOFA ≥2 was considered high. Results Patients with high m-qSOFA had a significantly lower 1-month transplant-free survival (TFS) in both cohorts and higher organ failure development in KACLiF than those with low m-qSOFA (Ps

Yi-Chun Liu,1 Shuh-Kuan Liau,1 Cheng-Chieh Hung,1 Chao-Yu Chen,1 Yueh-An Lu,1 Yu-Jr Lin,2 Ya-Chung Tian,1 Yung-Chang Chen,1 Fan-Gang Tseng,3,4 Hsiang-Hao Hsu1 1Department of Nephrology, Kidney Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Branch, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; 2Research Services Center for Health Information, from Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; 3Department of Engineering and System Science, Frontier Research Center on Fundamental and Applied Sciences of Matters, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan; 4Institute of Nano Engineering and Microsystems, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, TaiwanCorrespondence: Hsiang-Hao Hsu, Department of Nephrology, Kidney Research Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Branch, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, No. 5 Fu-Shin Street, Guishan, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan, Tel +886-3-328-1200 ext. 8181, Fax +886-3-3282173, Email hsianghao@gmail.comBackground: Listeriosis is caused by the facultative anaerobic bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. Infection from Listeria-contaminated food or water is the main etiology. If Listeria travels outside the intestines, it can cause invasive listeriosis, such as sepsis, meningitis, and meningoencephalitis. Invasive illness is especially dangerous for pregnant women and their newborns, elderly people, and people with compromised immune systems or medical conditions such as end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) patients receiving long-term dialysis.Purpose: Describe the manifestations and hospital outcomes of invasive listeriosis and identify the risk factors for in-hospital and one-year mortality in ESKD patients receiving long-term dialysis.Patients and Methods: This retrospective observational study examined hospitalized patient records at a Taiwanese tertiary medical center from August 1, 2000, to August 31, 2021. ESKD patients on chronic dialysis were identified with invasive listeriosis by blood culture and discharge diagnosis. Over 21 years, we accurately recorded 26 cases.Results: ESKD patients on chronic dialysis with invasive listeriosis have a poor prognosis. Only 53.8% of chronic dialysis patients with invasive listeriosis survived their first hospital episode. 42.3% of hospitalized ESKD patients with invasive listeriosis survived one year later. In univariate analysis, shock, tachypnea (RR ≥ 22), respiratory failure, qSOFA score ≥ 2, and lower initial platelet count were linked to greater in-hospital mortality rates.Conclusion: ESKD patients with invasive listeriosis have a grave prognosis. Our research reveals that an early blood sample for a bacterial culture may identify invasive listeriosis in chronic dialysis patients with fever, nausea or vomiting, confusion, and respiratory distress. This study is the first to identify a lower platelet count and qSOFA score ≥ 2 as markers of high-risk invasive listeriosis in ESKD patients.Keywords: chronic dialysis, ESKD, invasive listeriosis, qSOFA, outcome

Background Recent studies have analyzed the qSOFA (quick sequential organ failure assessment) score as a prognostic indicator in many diseases, particularly sepsis. However, the effect of qSOFA score on prognosis and mortality in critical care patients has not been sufficiently analyzed. There is not enough data, especially regarding its use as critical care mortality and prognosis scoring. In this study, we aimed to analyze the effect of qSOFA score on mortality and prognosis in critical care unit (CCU) patients. Methods This study was conducted retrospectively using the chart review method. The APACHE II (Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II) and SOFA (Sequential Organ Failure Assessment) scores of patients admitted to our CCU were compared with the qSOFA score. In addition, the need for intubation and mechanical ventilation, short- and long term mortality rates, the relationship between blood gas lactate values and qSOFA score were analyzed. Results A total of 1816 patients were included in the study. During critical care follow-up, 374 (20.6%) of our patients died, and at the end of 6 months, 796 (43.8%) of our patients died. A statistically significant association was found between in-hospital mortality and qSOFA, SOFA scores and lactate levels (P = 0.001, P = 0.001, P = 0.01 respectively). A statistically significant association was found between 6-month mortality and SOFA score only. (P = 0.001) The SOFA score appeared to be the most successful predictor of mortality. The cut-off for mortality using the ROC curve was = 7 [sensitivity 78.1%; specificity 85.9%; AUC 0.91; 95% confidence interval (CI), 0.89 to 0.92; P = 0.001]. qSOFA scoring also performed well. The cut-off value for mortality using the ROC curve was = 2 (sensitivity 42.5%; specificity 93.9%; AUC 0.83;95% CI, 0.80-0.85; P = 0.001). Conclusion We believe that the qSOFA score can be used as a marker for in-hospital mortality and prognosis in critical care patients. Especially in cases where the qSOFA score is = 2, it provides valuable information regarding mortality and prognosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background The quick sequential [sepsis-related] organ failure assessment (qSOFA) acts as a prompt to consider possible sepsis. The contributions of individual qSOFA elements to assessment of severity and for prediction of mortality remain unknown.Methods A total of 3974 patients with community-acquired pneumonia were recruited to an observational prospective cohort study. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC), odds ratio, relative risk and Youden’s index were employed to assess discrimination.Results Respiratory rate ≥22/min demonstrated the most superior diagnostic value, indicated by largest odds ratio, relative risk and AUROC, and maximum Youden’s index for mortality. However, the indices for altered mentation and systolic blood pressure (SBP) ≤100 mm Hg decreased notably in turn. The predictive validities of respiratory rate ≥22/min, altered mentation and SBP ≤100 mm Hg were good, adequate and poor for mortality, indicated by AUROC (0.837, 0.734 and 0.671, respectively). Respiratory rate ≥22/min showed the strongest associations with SOFA scores, pneumonia severity index, hospital length of stay and costs. However, SBP ≤100 mm Hg was most weakly correlated with the indices.Conclusions Respiratory rate ≥22/min made the greatest contribution to parsimonious qSOFA to assess severity and predict mortality. However, the contributions of altered mentation and SBP ≤100 mm Hg decreased strikingly in turn. It is the first known prospective evidence of the contributions of individual qSOFA elements to assessment of severity and for prediction of mortality, which might have implications for more accurate clinical triage decisions.

Summary: Background: Clinical severity scores can identify patients at risk of severe disease and death, and improve patient management. The modified early warning score (MEWS), the quick Sequential (Sepsis-Related) Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA), and the Universal Vital Assessment (UVA) were developed as risk-stratification tools, but they have not been fully validated in low-resource settings where fever and infectious diseases are frequent reasons for health care seeking. We assessed the performance of MEWS, qSOFA, and UVA in predicting mortality among febrile patients in the Lao PDR, Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. Methods: We prospectively enrolled in- and outpatients aged ≥ 15 years who presented with fever (≥37.5 °C) from June 2018–March 2021. We collected clinical data to calculate each severity score. The primary outcome was mortality 28 days after enrolment. The predictive performance of each score was determined using area under the receiver operating curve (AUC). Findings: A total of 2797 participants were included in this analysis. The median (IQR) age was 32 (24–43) years, 38% were inpatients, and 60% (1684/2797) were female. By the time of follow-up, 7% (185/2797) had died. The AUC (95% CI) for MEWS, qSOFA and UVA were 0.67 (0.63–0.71), 0.68 (0.64–0.72), and 0.82 (0.79–0.85), respectively. The AUC comparison found UVA outperformed both MEWS (p

Introduction: During the 2 years and 9 months from March 2020 to December 2022, the SARS-CoV-2 virus raged across the country. Cases occurred in three particular time clusters recognised by World Health Organisation as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) waves. In this study, we compare the clinical parameters of adult non-obstetric COVID-19 patients admitted to our rural tertiary care hospital during the three distinct waves of the pandemic. Materials and Methods: Retrospective chart analysis of 272, 853 and 97 patients admitted with SARS-CoV-2 infection to the only rural medical tertiary care centre in the Sunderbans of West Bengal in the first, second and third waves, respectively, was done after obtaining ethical and scientific clearance. Clinical [vital parameters, oxygen requirement, mental status, risk factor assessment, duration of hospital stay, modified-emergency warning score (m-EWS), quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA), confusion, uraemia, respiratory rate, blood pressure, age ≥ 65 years (CURB65)], epidemiological variables (age, gender, and vaccination status), laboratory parameters and in-hospital outcome were recorded and analysed statistically. Results: Statistically significant (P < 0.05) m-EWS and qSOFA scores were recorded during the second wave of the pandemic. The second wave also recorded the highest mortality (14.89%) compared to the first (12.87%) and third (11.96%) waves, though this was not statistically significant. The highest duration of hospital stay was recorded in the first wave of the pandemic (mean = 9.99 days, P < 0.01). The difference in mortality rates between patients with and without co-morbidity (P < 0.05) was observed during Wave-1, across any pandemic wave, and overall but not in Wave-2 and Wave-3. Conclusion: The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic was the most severe in comparison with the other two waves, while the outcome was poorer in those with co-morbidities, especially in the first wave.

Abstract Background There are numerous methods available for predicting sepsis following Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy. This study aims to compare the predictive value of Quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA), Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SISR), National Early Warning Score (NEWS), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and procalcitonin (PCT) for septicemia. Methods Patients who underwent percutaneous nephrolithotomy were included in the study and divided into a control group and a septic shock group. The effectiveness of qSOFA, SIRS, NEWS, Interleukin-6, and Procalcitonin was assessed, with Receiver Operating Characteristic curves and Area Under the Curve used to compare the predictive accuracy of these four indicators. Results Among the 401 patients, 16 cases (3.99%) developed septic shock. Females, elderly individuals, and patients with positive urine culture and positive nitrite in urine were found to be more susceptible to septic shock. PCT, IL-6, SIRS, NEWS, qSOFA, and surgical time were identified as independent risk factors for septic shock. The cutoff values are as follows: qSOFA score > 0.50, SIRS score > 2.50, NEWS score > 2.50, and IL-6 > 264.00 pg/ml. Among the 29 patients identified by IL-6 as having sepsis, 16 were confirmed to have developed sepsis. The qSOFA identified 63 septicemia cases, with 16 confirmed to have developed septicemia; NEWS identified 122 septicemia cases, of which 14 cases actually developed septicemia; SIRS identified 128 septicemia patients, with 16 confirmed to have developed septicemia. In terms of predictive ability, IL-6 (AUC 0.993, 95% CI 0.985 ~ 1) demonstrated a higher predictive accuracy compared to qSOFA (AUC 0.952, 95% CI 0.928 ~ 0.977), NEWS (AUC 0.824, 95% CI 0.720 ~ 0.929) and SIRS (AUC 0.928, 95% CI 0.888 ~ 0.969). Conclusions IL-6 has higher accuracy in predicting septic shock after PCNL compared to qSOFA, SIRS, and NEWS.

Introduction: Sepsis is a life-threatening infection that results in organ dysfunction due to an increased pathogen load, necessitating urgent intervention. There is a gap in clinicians’ ability to identify septic patients at high-risk with poor outcomes, highlighting the need for validated predictive scores for early intervention, favourable outcomes, and prompt recovery. Aim: To validate the predictive capacity of the Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA), Mortality in Emergency Department Sepsis (MEDS), and Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE 2) scores in patients with 28-day mortality and in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients due to sepsis. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 150 septic patients at the Department of Emergency Medicine, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research in Chennai, India, between June and December 2022. Parameters assessed included Respiratory Rate (RR), Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP), Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP), temperature, White Blood Cell (WBC) count, platelet count, bilirubin, and creatinine. Descriptive analysis of age, gender, source, RR, GCS, SBP, qSOFA, MEDS, APACHE 2 in 28-day mortality, and ICU patients. Positive correlation and good predictivity of predictive scores (qSOFA, MEDS, APACHE 2) were analysed using Spearman’s Rank Correlation Coefficient (SRCCRs) statistical test in 28-day mortality and ICU patients. Results: A total of 150 septic patients (male: female-93:57) with an average age of 57.07±14.4 years were included. Urosepsis was the most common (n=51), followed by respiratory sepsis (n=48). Of these, 96 patients were admitted to the ICU, and 54 patients experienced 28-day mortality. The average and median values of RR were 27.1±7.64 breaths/minute (b/m) and 26 b/m, respectively. SBP values were 106.13±30.47 mmHg and 110 mmHg, respectively. Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) values were 66±16.51 mmHg and 60 mmHg, respectively. The average and median values of GCS were 12.75±3.92 and 15, respectively. The average for qSOFA was 29.1±0.025, with a median of 28; for MEDS, the average was 7.99±5.89, with a median of 7; and for APACHE 2, the average was 16.74±9.64, with a median of 15. Spearman’s Rank Correlation Coefficient (SRCCRs) demonstrated a strong positive correlation and good predictive validity between qSOFA, MEDS, and APACHE 2 scores in 28-day mortality and ICU patients (

Background: There are numerous methods available for predicting sepsis following Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy. This study aims to compare the predictive value of Quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA), Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SISR), National Early Warning Score (NEWS), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and procalcitonin (PCT) for septicemia. Methods: Patients who underwent percutaneous nephrolithotomy were included in the study and divided into a control group and a septic shock group. The effectiveness of qSOFA, SIRS, NEWS, Interleukin-6, and Procalcitonin was assessed, with Receiver Operating Characteristic curves and Area Under the Curve used to compare the predictive accuracy of these four indicators. Results: Among the 401 patients, 16 cases (3.99%) developed septic shock. Females, elderly individuals, and patients with positive urine culture and positive nitrite in urine were found to be more susceptible to septic shock. PCT, IL-6, SIRS, NEWS, qSOFA, and surgical time were identified as independent risk factors for septic shock. The cutoff values are as follows: qSOFA score > 0.50, SIRS score > 2.50, NEWS score > 2.50, and IL-6 > 264.00 pg/ml. Among the 29 patients identified by IL-6 as having sepsis, 16 were confirmed to have developed sepsis. The qSOFA identified 63 septicemia cases, with 16 confirmed to have developed septicemia; NEWS identified 122 septicemia cases, of which 14 cases actually developed septicemia; SIRS identified 128 septicemia patients, with 16 confirmed to have developed septicemia. In terms of predictive ability, IL-6 (AUC 0.993, 95% CI 0.985 ~ 1) demonstrated a higher predictive accuracy compared to qSOFA (AUC 0.952, 95% CI 0.928 ~ 0.977), NEWS (AUC 0.824, 95% CI 0.720 ~ 0.929) and SIRS (AUC 0.928, 95% CI 0.888 ~ 0.969). Conclusions: IL-6 has higher accuracy in predicting septic shock after PCNL compared to qSOFA, SIRS, and NEWS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: During the 2 years and 9 months from March 2020 to December 2022, the SARS-CoV-2 virus raged across the country. Cases occurred in three particular time clusters recognised by World Health Organisation as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) waves. In this study, we compare the clinical parameters of adult non-obstetric COVID-19 patients admitted to our rural tertiary care hospital during the three distinct waves of the pandemic. Materials and Methods: Retrospective chart analysis of 272, 853 and 97 patients admitted with SARS-CoV-2 infection to the only rural medical tertiary care centre in the Sunderbans of West Bengal in the first, second and third waves, respectively, was done after obtaining ethical and scientific clearance. Clinical [vital parameters, oxygen requirement, mental status, risk factor assessment, duration of hospital stay, modified-emergency warning score (m-EWS), quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA), confusion, uraemia, respiratory rate, blood pressure, age ≥ 65 years (CURB65)], epidemiological variables (age, gender, and vaccination status), laboratory parameters and in-hospital outcome were recorded and analysed statistically. Results: Statistically significant (P < 0.05) m-EWS and qSOFA scores were recorded during the second wave of the pandemic. The second wave also recorded the highest mortality (14.89%) compared to the first (12.87%) and third (11.96%) waves, though this was not statistically significant. The highest duration of hospital stay was recorded in the first wave of the pandemic (mean = 9.99 days, P < 0.01). The difference in mortality rates between patients with and without co-morbidity (P < 0.05) was observed during Wave-1, across any pandemic wave, and overall but not in Wave-2 and Wave-3. Conclusion: The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic was the most severe in comparison with the other two waves, while the outcome was poorer in those with co-morbidities, especially in the first wave. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Sepsis is a life-threatening infection that results in organ dysfunction due to an increased pathogen load, necessitating urgent intervention. There is a gap in clinicians' ability to identify septic patients at high-risk with poor outcomes, highlighting the need for validated predictive scores for early intervention, favourable outcomes, and prompt recovery. Aim: To validate the predictive capacity of the Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA), Mortality in Emergency Department Sepsis (MEDS), and Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE 2) scores in patients with 28-day mortality and in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) patients due to sepsis. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 150 septic patients at the Department of Emergency Medicine, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research in Chennai, India, between June and December 2022. Parameters assessed included Respiratory Rate (RR), Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP), Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP), temperature, White Blood Cell (WBC) count, platelet count, bilirubin, and creatinine. Descriptive analysis of age, gender, source, RR, GCS, SBP, qSOFA, MEDS, APACHE 2 in 28-day mortality, and ICU patients. Positive correlation and good predictivity of predictive scores (qSOFA, MEDS, APACHE 2) were analysed using Spearman's Rank Correlation Coefficient SRCCRs) statistical test in 28-day mortality and ICU patients. Results: A total of 150 septic patients (male: female-93:57) with an average age of 57.07±14.4 years were included. Urosepsis was the most common (n=51), followed by respiratory sepsis (n=48). Of these, 96 patients were admitted to the ICU, and 54 patients experienced 28-day mortality. The average and median values of RR were 27.1±7.64 breaths/minute (b/m) and 26 b/m, respectively. SBP values were 106.13±30.47 mmHg and 110 mmHg, respectively. Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) values were 66±16.51 mmHg and 60 mmHg, respectively. The average and median values of GCS were 12.75±3.92 and 15, respectively. The average for qSOFA was 29.1±0.025, with a median of 28; for MEDS, the average was 7.99±5.89, with a median of 7; and for APACHE 2, the average was 16.74±9.64, with a median of 15. Spearman's Rank Correlation Coefficient (SRCCRs) demonstrated a strong positive correlation and good predictive validity between qSOFA, MEDS, and APACHE 2 scores in 28-day mortality and ICU patients (<0.001). Receiver Operating Characteristic Curve (ROC) analysis indicated good predictive validity for qSOFA in 28-day mortality and ICU patients. Conclusion: qSOFA exhibited a positive correlation and good predictive validity compared to MEDS and APACHE 2 in both 28-day mortality and ICU patients (<0.001). This study highlights the utility and applicability of qSOFA at the bedside for initial triage, as it can be quickly employed with minimal information. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Listeria monocytogenes causes listeriosis, a serious foodborne illness with a high mortality rate, especially in vulnerable populations. It accounts for 19% of foodborne deaths, with invasive cases having a mortality rate of up to 44%, leading to conditions like meningitis, bacteremia, and meningoencephalitis. However, the prognostic factors remain unclear. This study examines the hospital outcomes of invasive listeriosis and identifies risk factors for in-hospital and one-year mortality. We analyzed the electronic medical records of 118 hospitalized patients with non-perinatal, culture-proven invasive listeriosis collected over a 21-year period. The in-hospital mortality rate was 36.4%, with only 33.1% surviving one year and 22.0% surviving two years. The key findings indicate that a quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA) score of ≥2 (OR 106.59, p < 0.001), respiratory failure (OR 7.58, p = 0.031), and shorter ampicillin duration (OR 0.53, p = 0.012) independently predicted poorer in-hospital outcomes. Additionally, a qSOFA score of ≥2 (OR 8.46, p < 0.001) and shorter ampicillin duration (OR 0.65, p < 0.001) were linked to higher one-year mortality. This study is the first to identify a qSOFA score of ≥2 as a significant marker for high-risk invasive listeriosis patients, with poorer outcomes linked to a qSOFA score of ≥2, respiratory failure, and shorter ampicillin use.

Introduction: Sepsis has a mortality rate of 10-40% worldwide. Many screening tools for sepsis prediction and for emergency department (ED) triage are controversial. This study compared the accuracy of the scores for predicting 28-day mortality in adult patients with sepsis in the triage area of the ED. Methods: Adult patients who presented to the ED of a tertiary-care university hospital from January–December 2019 with an initial diagnosis of sepsis or other infection-related conditions were enrolled. We calculated predictive scores using information collected in the ED triage area. Prognostic accuracy was measured by the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC) for predicting 28-day mortality as a primary outcome. The secondary outcomes included mechanical ventilation usage and vasopressor usage for 28 days. Results: We analyzed a total of 550 patients. The 28-day mortality rate was 12.4% (n = 68). The 28-day mortality rate was best detected by the National Early Warning Score (NEWS) (AUROC = 0.770; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.705-0.835), followed by the quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA) score (AUROC = 0.7473; 95% CI: 0.688-0.806), Search Out Severity (SOS) score (AUROC = 0.749; 95% CI: 0.685-0.815), Emergency Severity Index (ESI) triage (AUROC = 0.599; 95% CI: 0.542-0.656, and the Systemic Inflammatory Response System (SIRS) criteria (AUROC = 0.588; 95% CI: 0.522-0.654]). The NEWS also provided a higher AUROC and outperformed for 28-day mechanical ventilator usage and 28-day vasopressor usage. Conclusion: The NEWS outperforms qSOFA, SOS, SIRS, and ESI triage in predicting 28-day mortality, mechanical ventilator, and vasopressor usage of a patient with sepsis who is seen at ED triage.

Simple Summary: Sepsis is a widespread concern in human and veterinary medicine. Over the past several years, numerous strategies have been implemented to try to combat it; however, mortality remains high in all species. The use of dexmedetomidine, an alpha-two agonist drug with sedative and analgesic properties, is gaining popularity as a synergistic treatment strategy in the management of sepsis, thanks to its anti-apoptotic and neuroprotective properties and its ability to preserve hemodynamic function. We therefore hypothesized that a continuous rate infusion of dexmedetomidine in septic patients, undergoing emergency surgery, could decrease the requirement for vasopressors. The results of this study show that an infusion of 1 mcg/kg/h of dexmedetomidine decreases intraoperative vasopressor use and improves 28-day mortality. However, given the small sample size, a larger prospective study should be undertaken to confirm these findings. The purpose of this study was to determine if a continuous rate infusion (CRI) of dexmedetomidine decreases vasopressor requirements in septic dogs undergoing surgery. Vital parameters, sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA) score, vasopressor requirement, and 28-day mortality were recorded. Dogs were randomly divided into two groups: a dexmedetomidine (DEX) (1 mcg/kg/h) group and a control group (NaCl), which received an equivalent CRI of NaCl. Dogs were premedicated with fentanyl 5 mcg/kg IV, induced with propofol, and maintained with sevoflurane and a variable rate fentanyl infusion. DEX or NaCl infusions were started 10 min prior to induction. Fluid-responsive hypotensive patients received repeated Ringer's lactate boluses (2 mL/kg) until stable or they were no longer fluid-responsive. Patients that remained hypotensive following fluid boluses received norepinephrine at a starting dose of 0.05 mcg/kg/min, with increases of 0.05 mcg/kg/min. Rescue adrenaline boluses were administered (0.001 mg/kg) if normotension was not achieved within 30 min of starting norepinephrine. The NaCl group received a significantly higher dose of norepinephrine (0.8, 0.4–2 mcg/kg/min) than the DEX group (0.12, 0–0.86 mcg/kg/min). Mortality was statistically lower in the DEX group (1/10) vs. the NaCl group (5/6). Results of this study suggest that a 1 mcg/kg/h CRI of dexmedetomidine decreases the demand for intraoperative vasopressors and may improve survival in septic dogs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Sepsis is a time-dependent disease whose prognosis is influenced by early diagnosis and therapeutic measures. Mortality from sepsis remains high, and for this reason, the guidelines of the Surviving Sepsis Campaign recommend establishing specific care programs aimed at patients with sepsis. We present the results of the application of a hospital model to improve performance in sepsis care, called Princess Sepsis Code, with the aim of reducing mortality. A retrospective study was conducted using clinical, epidemiological, and outcome variables in patients diagnosed with sepsis from 2015 to 2022. A total of 2676 patients were included, 32% of whom required admission to the intensive care unit, with the most frequent focus of the sepsis being abdominal. Mortality in 2015, at the beginning of the sepsis code program, was 24%, with a declining rate noted over the study period, with mortality reaching 17% in 2022. In the multivariate analysis, age > 70 years, respiratory rate > 22 rpm, deterioration in the level of consciousness, serum lactate > 2 mmol/L, creatinine > 1.6 mg/dL, and the focus of the sepsis were identified as variables independently related to mortality. The implementation of the Princess Sepsis Code care model reduces the mortality of patients exhibiting sepsis and septic shock. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Abstract Background Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that contributes significantly to protracted hospitalisations globally. The unique positioning of paramedics and other emergency care cadres in emergency contexts enable the prospect of early identification and management of sepsis, however, a standardised screening tool still does not exist in the emergency setting. The objective of this review was to identify and recommend the most clinically ideal sepsis screening tool for emergency contexts such as emergency departments and out-of-hospital emergency contexts. Methods A rapid review of five databases (Medline, Embase, the Cochrane Library, CINAHL, and ProQuest Central) was undertaken, with searches performed on February 10, 2022. Covidence software was used by two authors for initial screening, and full text review was undertaken independently by each reviewer, with conflicts resolved by consensus-finding and a mediator. Systematic reviews, meta-analyses, randomised controlled trials, and prospective observational studies were eligible for inclusion. Data extraction used an a priori template and focused on sensitivity and specificity, with ROBINS-I and ROBIS bias assessment tools employed to assess risk of bias in included studies. Study details and key findings were summarised in tables. The a priori review protocol was registered on Open Science Framework ( https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/3XQ5T ). Results The literature search identified 362 results. After review, 18 studies met the inclusion criteria and were included for analysis. There were five systematic reviews, with three including meta-analysis, eleven prospective observational studies, one randomised controlled trial, and one validation study. Conclusions The review recognised that a paucity of evidence exists surrounding standardised sepsis screening tools in the emergency context. The use of a sepsis screening tool in the emergency environment may be prudent, however there is currently insufficient evidence to recommend a single screening tool for this context. A combination of the qSOFA and SIRS may be employed to avoid ‘practice paralysis’ in the interim. The authors acknowledge the inherent potential for publication and selection bias within the review due to the inclusion criteria.

Background: The clinical profile of hospitalized moderate-category COVID-19 patients has been understudied globally and in India. Aim: The present study was conducted to study the clinical profile and assess the proportions of patients who progressed to severe disease and its predictors among moderate COVID-19 patients. Materials and Methods: In this single-center observational study, 100 moderate-category COVID-19 patients as per Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) criteria of age ≥18 years of either sex, excluding pregnant females from February to November 2021, were studied by analyzing their clinical profiles and assessing Quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA), National Early Warning Score 2 (NEWS-2), and chest computed-tomography severity score (CTSS) to predict progression to severe disease. Severe disease was defined as per MoHFW criteria. Results: Out of 100 moderate-category COVID-19 patients, progression to severe disease was seen in 11 patients (11%), among which eight patients had expired, three patients were discharged, and the rest of the 89 patients (89%) who did not progress to severe disease were discharged. A higher age (62.2± 19.5 vs 54.8 ± 14.6 years), along with multivariate analysis revealing male sex (1.25 times), chronic kidney disease (2.86 times), leukocytosis (6.10 times), thrombocytopenia (1.04 times), anemia (9.3 times), a higher qSOFA score (3.6 times), and a higher NEWS-2 score on admission (1.56 times) had higher odds of progression to severe disease. A significant correlation (P < .05) of qSOFA score with serum LDH, ferritin, and hs-CRP levels; CT severity score with the serum ferritin, IL-6, and LDH levels; and NEWS-2 with serum LDH, hs-CRP, and ferritin levels were found. Moreover, the NEWS-2 score was found slightly better than qSOFA on receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis, with an area under the curve of 85.8% and 83.2%, respectively, predicting progression to severe disease. Conclusion: Our study revealed male gender, chronic kidney disease, leukocytosis, anemia, thrombocytopenia, a higher qSOFA and NEWS-2 score on admission, and further, NEWS-2 score better than qSOFA on ROC curve analysis, with an area under the curve of 85.8% and 83.2%, respectively, in predicting severe disease among hospitalized moderate COVID-19 patients.

Liqun Hao,1 Yue Zhou,1 Jiatong Zou,1 Lirong Hao,2 Peng Deng1 1Department of Emergency Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Emergency Medicine, West China Hospital Shangjin Branch, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Peng Deng, Email 326038901@qq.comBackground: To explore the predictive value of the Programme on Research for Integrating Services for the Maintenance of Autonomy 7 (PRISMA-7), quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA) score, Emergency Severity Index (ESI), and Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) on the 28-day mortality risk in emergency elderly patients.Methods: A multicenter prospective observational study was conducted to select elderly patients (≥ 65 years old) admitted to the emergency department of three Grade-A hospitals in different regions of China from January 2020 to March 2022. Primary data were collected at the time of admission. All patients were followed up for 28 days. The primary outcome was 28-day mortality. The predictive value of four scoring systems for 28-day mortality in elderly emergency patients was assessed by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) and logistic regression analysis.Results: A total of 687 elderly emergency patients were enrolled, of whom 66 (9.61%) died within 28 days. Age, ICU admission rate, PRISMA-7, qSOFA, and CFS were significantly higher in the death group than in the survival group (P < 0.05), and ESI was lower than in the survival group (P < 0.001). The AUC for CFS was the largest of the four scoring systems at 0.80. According to the Youden index, the optimal cutoff values for PRISMA-7, qSOFA, ESI, and CFS were > 3.5, > 0.5, < 2.5, and > 4.5, respectively. Logistic regression revealed that qSOFA and CFS were the primary risk factors for increased 28-day mortality in elderly emergency patients (P < 0.001). The combined predictor L (L=X1+0.50X2, X1 and X2 are qSOFA and CFS values, respectively) had an AUC of 0.86 and a cutoff value > 2.75.Conclusion: PRISMA-7, qSOFA, ESI, CFS, and the combined qSOFA+CFS predictor were all effective predictors of 28-day mortality risk in elderly emergency patients, with the combined qSOFA+CFS predictor having the best predictive power.Keywords: PRISMA-7, qSOFA, CFS, elderly patient, prognosis

Background: Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that contributes significantly to protracted hospitalisations globally. The unique positioning of paramedics and other emergency care cadres in emergency contexts enable the prospect of early identification and management of sepsis, however, a standardised screening tool still does not exist in the emergency setting. The objective of this review was to identify and recommend the most clinically ideal sepsis screening tool for emergency contexts such as emergency departments and out-of-hospital emergency contexts. Methods: A rapid review of five databases (Medline, Embase, the Cochrane Library, CINAHL, and ProQuest Central) was undertaken, with searches performed on February 10, 2022. Covidence software was used by two authors for initial screening, and full text review was undertaken independently by each reviewer, with conflicts resolved by consensus-finding and a mediator. Systematic reviews, meta-analyses, randomised controlled trials, and prospective observational studies were eligible for inclusion. Data extraction used an a priori template and focused on sensitivity and specificity, with ROBINS-I and ROBIS bias assessment tools employed to assess risk of bias in included studies. Study details and key findings were summarised in tables. The a priori review protocol was registered on Open Science Framework (https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/3XQ5T). Results: The literature search identified 362 results. After review, 18 studies met the inclusion criteria and were included for analysis. There were five systematic reviews, with three including meta-analysis, eleven prospective observational studies, one randomised controlled trial, and one validation study. Conclusions: The review recognised that a paucity of evidence exists surrounding standardised sepsis screening tools in the emergency context. The use of a sepsis screening tool in the emergency environment may be prudent, however there is currently insufficient evidence to recommend a single screening tool for this context. A combination of the qSOFA and SIRS may be employed to avoid 'practice paralysis' in the interim. The authors acknowledge the inherent potential for publication and selection bias within the review due to the inclusion criteria. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) caused by carbapenem-resistant K. pneumoniae (CRKP), especially in elderly patients, results in high morbidity and mortality. Studies on risk factors, mortality, and antimicrobial susceptibility of CRKP pulmonary infection among elderly patients are lacking.Patients and Methods: A retrospective case–control study was conducted from January 2019 to December 2021. The elderly inpatients (≥ 65 years) who were diagnosed with HAP caused by K. pneumoniae were enrolled. Clinical data were collected. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to identify risk factors. Propensity score matching was used to minimize the effect of potential confounding variables. Kaplan–Meier analysis was used to compare survival.Results: A total of 115 patients with CRKP infection and 78 patients with carbapenem-susceptible K. pneumoniae (CSKP) infection were recruited. There were four independent risk factors for CRKP infection: history of intensive care unit (ICU) stays from hospital admission to positive respiratory specimen culture for K. pneumoniae (odds ratio (OR)=2.530), Charlson comorbidity index score ≥ 3 (OR = 2.420), prior exposure to carbapenems (OR = 5.280), and prior K. pneumoniae infection or colonization in the preceding 3 years (OR = 18.529). The all-cause 30-day mortality was 22.3%, the mortality of CRKP and CSKP infection was 28.7% and 12.8%, respectively. Independent risk factors for mortality included: older age (OR = 1.107), immunocompromised patients (OR = 8.632), severe pneumonia (OR = 51.244), quick Sepsis-related Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA) score ≥ 2 (OR = 6.187), exposure to tigecycline before infection (OR = 24.702), and prolonged ICU stay (OR = 0.987). Thirty-day mortality was significantly lower in patients receiving ceftazidime-avibactam (CAZ-AVI) containing regimens than patients receiving polymyxin B sulfate (PB) containing regimens (P = 0.048). qSOFA score had a good prognostic effect [area under receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC) of 0.838].Conclusion: Active screening of CRKP for the high-risk populations, especially elderly patients, is significant for early detection and successful management of CRKP infection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Early treatment is the mainstay of sepsis therapy. We suspected that early recognition of sepsis by prehospital healthcare providers may shorten the time for antibiotic administration in the emergency department. We retrospectively evaluated all patients above 18 years of age who were diagnosed with sepsis or severe infection in our emergency department between 2018 and 2020. We recorded the suspected diagnosis at the time of presentation, the type of referring healthcare provider, and the time until initiation of antibiotic treatment. Differences between groups were calculated using the Kruskal–Wallis rank sum test. Of the 277 patients who were diagnosed with severe infection or sepsis in the emergency department, an infection was suspected in 124 (44.8%) patients, and sepsis was suspected in 31 (11.2%) patients by referring healthcare providers. Time to initiation of antibiotic treatment was shorter in patients where sepsis or infection had been suspected prior to arrival for both patients with severe infections (p = 0.022) and sepsis (p = 0.004). Given the well-described outcome benefits of early sepsis therapy, recognition of sepsis needs to be improved. Appropriate scores should be used as part of routine patient assessment to reduce the time to antibiotic administration and improve patient outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cryptococcosis is the leading cause of death among people with HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa. The lack of optimum diagnoses and medications significantly impair the management of the disease. We investigated the burden of cryptococcosis and related mortality among people with HIV and suspected sepsis in Ethiopia. We conducted a prospective study at (1) Adama Hospital Medical College and (2) Asella Referral and Teaching Hospital from September 2019 to November 2020. We enrolled adult, HIV-infected patients presenting with suspected sepsis and assessed their 28-day survival rates. We performed blood cultures and cryptococcal antigen (CrAg) testing. In total, 82 participants were enrolled with a median age of 35 years, and 61% were female. Overall, eleven (13%) had positive CrAg tests, of which five grew Cryptococcus in blood cultures. Despite high-dose fluconazole (1200 mg/d) monotherapy being given to those with positive CrAg tests, the 28-day mortality was 64% (7/11), with mortality being significantly higher than among the CrAg-negative patients (9% (6/71); p < 0.001). Cryptococcosis was the leading cause of mortality among HIV-infected sepsis patients in this Ethiopian cohort. The CrAg screening of HIV-infected patients attending an emergency department can minimize the number of missed cryptococcosis cases irrespective of the CD4 T cell count and viral load. These findings warrant the need for a bundle approach for the diagnosis of HIV-infected persons presenting with sepsis in low- and middle-income countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: The clinical profile of hospitalized moderate-category COVID-19 patients has been understudied globally and in India. Aim: The present study was conducted to study the clinical profile and assess the proportions of patients who progressed to severe disease and its predictors among moderate COVID-19 patients. Materials and Methods: In this single-center observational study, 100 moderate-category COVID-19 patients as per Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) criteria of age ≥18 years of either sex, excluding pregnant females from February to November 2021, were studied by analyzing their clinical profiles and assessing Quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA), National Early Warning Score 2 (NEWS-2), and chest computed-tomography severity score (CTSS) to predict progression to severe disease. Severe disease was defined as per MoHFW criteria. Results: Out of 100 moderate-category COVID-19 patients, progression to severe disease was seen in 11 patients (11%), among which eight patients had expired, three patients were discharged, and the rest of the 89 patients (89%) who did not progress to severe disease were discharged. A higher age (62.2± 19.5 vs 54.8 ± 14.6 years), along with multivariate analysis revealing male sex (1.25 times), chronic kidney disease (2.86 times), leukocytosis (6.10 times), thrombocytopenia (1.04 times), anemia (9.3 times), a higher qSOFA score (3.6 times), and a higher NEWS-2 score on admission (1.56 times) had higher odds of progression to severe disease. A significant correlation (P < .05) of qSOFA score with serum LDH, ferritin, and hs-CRP levels; CT severity score with the serum ferritin, IL-6, and LDH levels; and NEWS-2 with serum LDH, hs-CRP, and ferritin levels were found. Moreover, the NEWS-2 score was found slightly better than qSOFA on receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis, with an area under the curve of 85.8% and 83.2%, respectively, predicting progression to severe disease. Conclusion: Our study revealed male gender, chronic kidney disease, leukocytosis, anemia, thrombocytopenia, a higher qSOFA and NEWS-2 score on admission, and further, NEWS-2 score better than qSOFA on ROC curve analysis, with an area under the curve of 85.8% and 83.2%, respectively, in predicting severe disease among hospitalized moderate COVID-19 patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Background Procalcitonin (PCT) level is one of known biomarker in septic diagnosis, but limited studies report its benefit in predicting the outcomes of children with sepsis. Neutrophil to lymphocyte (NLR) and mean platelet volume (MPV) are simple biomarkers of inflammation that can be measured in routine hematological examination which role in predicting organ dysfunction remain unclear. Objective To understand the correlations between PCT level, NLR, and MPV, tested in the first day of admission with outcomes of septic children in intensive care unit. Methods This retrospective cohort study obtained the data from medical record of pediatric patients admitted in PICU and HCU since January 2019. The inclusion criteria were children aged 1 months to 18 years with sepsis; whie exclusion criteria were patients with congenital heart disease, hematologic disease, malignancy, and length of care in intensive care unit less than 3 days or more than 28 days. The PCT, NLR, and MPV levels were assessed in the first day of admission. Organ dysfunction was identified using qSOFA score more than 2 points. Results Sixty-nine septic children were reviewed. Procalcitonin level in the first day of admission correlated significantly with qSOFA score in the third day of admission (R= 0.639; P=0.000); as well as with mortality (R=0.747; P=0.000). Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve of PCT level in the first day of admission had area under curve (AUC) of 0.922 to predict organ dysfunction (cut off 3.425; sensitivity 95.8%; specificity 52.4%) and AUC of 0.952 to predict mortality (cut off 21.165; sensitivity 96.4%; specificity 78%). Moreover, NLR in the first day of admission correlated significantly with qSOFA in the third day of admission (R=0.407; P=0.001), but did not correlate with mortality. The ROC of NLR to predict organ dysfunction was 0.829 (cut off 3.52; sensitivity 87.5%; specificity 66.7%). There was no correlation between MPV in the first day of admission with qSOFA score in the third day of admission neither with mortality. Linear regression test showed that PCT level and NLR in the first day of admission simultaneously had correlated with qSOFA score in the third day of admission (R=0.696; P= 0.000) and mortality (R=0.748; P=0.000). Meanwhile, PCT and MPV simultaneously had correlation with qSOFA score in the third day of admission (R=0.688; P=0.000) and mortality (R=0.733; P=0.000). Moreover, NLR and MPV simultaneously had correlation with qSOFA score in the third day of admission (R=0.453; P=0.002). All three independent variables (PCT level, NLR, and MPV) simultaneously correlated with qSOFA score in the third day of admission (R= 0.744; P=0.000) and mortality (R=0.739; P=0.000). Conclusion There are significant correlations between each, PCT level and NLR in the first day of admission with qSOFA score in the third day of admission as well as with mortality. There is no correlation between MPV in the first day of admission with qSOFA score in the third day of admission, neither with mortality. There are significant correlations between PCV level and NLR with or without MPV with qSOFA score in the third day of admission as well as with mortality.

Introduction: Prognostic scores in patients with local peritonitis (LP) have not yet been studied exhaustively.Aim: We, therefore, aimed in this study to evaluate the ability of several scoring systems to predict death in LP.Materials and methods: A retrospective analysis including 68 patients with LP was conducted at Prof. Dr. Stoyan Kirkovich University Hospital in Stara Zagora from January 2017 to August 2021. Clinical and laboratory data needed for calculating the scoring systems were collected at admission or postoperatively. We compared the prognostic performance of WSES SSS, MPI, SIRS, and qSOFA using area under the receiver operation characteristics (AUROC) curves and bivariate correlation analysis.Results: The observed mortality rate was 8.8%. Among all scores, MPI showed the best prognostic performance (AUROC=0.805, 95% CI 0.660–0.950). A threshold MPI >25 points permitted prediction of adverse outcome with a sensitivity of 66.7% and a specificity of 80.6%. The only significant correlation was found between outcome and MPI (p=0.012, r=0.302). Conclusions: The MPI has the ability to prognosticate mortality in patients with LP unlike WSES SSS, qSOFA and SIRS.

Introduction Febrile neutropenia (FN) is one of the major complications with high mortality rates in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. The Multinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) risk-index score has limited applicability for routine use in the emergency department (ED). This study aimed to develop simplified new nomograms that can predict 28-day mortality and the development of serious medical complications in patients with FN by using a combination of complete blood count (CBC) parameters with quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA). Methods In this retrospective observational study, various models comprising qSOFA score and individual CBC parameters (red cell distribution width, delta neutrophil index, mean platelet volume (MPV)) were evaluated for association with outcomes by a multivariate logistic analysis. Subsequently, nomograms were developed for outcome prediction. The primary outcome was mortality at 28 days from ED presentation; the secondary outcome was the development of serious medical complications. Results A total of 378 patients were included. Among the CBC parameters, only MPV was significantly associated with 28-day mortality and serious medical complications in patients with FN. The nomogram developed to predict 28-day mortality and serious medical complications showed good discrimination with area under the receiver-operating characteristic curve (AUC) values of 0.729 and 0.862 (95% CI, 0.780–0.943), respectively, which were not different from those of the MASCC score (0.814, 95% CI, 0.705–0.922; p = .07 and 0.921, 95% CI, 0.863–0.979; p = .11, respectively) in the validation set. The calibration of both nomograms demonstrated good agreement in the validation set. Conclusion In this study, a novel prognostic nomogram using qSOFA score and MPV to identify cancer patients with FN with high risk of 28-day mortality and serious medical complications was verified and validated. Prompt management of fatal complications of FN can be possible through early prediction of poor outcomes with these new nomograms.KEY MESSAGES Among the evaluated CBC parameters, only mean platelet volume was associated with 28-day mortality and serious medical complications in cancer patients with febrile neutropenia. A novel and rapid prognostic nomogram was developed using quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score and mean platelet volume to identify cancer patients with febrile neutropenia having high risk of 28-day mortality and serious medical complications. The nomogram developed to predict 28-day mortality and serious medical complications in patients with febrile neutropenia showed good discrimination and provides rapid patient evaluation that is especially applicable in the emergency department.

Introduction: Sepsis is a clinical condition that seriously threatens the body’s balance and is still a significant cause of death. Therefore, clinical management is aimed at a timely classification and implementation of emergency measures based on systems of scales for detection that helps reduce complications in patients. That is the importance of using SOFA (Sequential Organ Failure Assessment) and qSOFA (quick SOFA) in the different services for hospitalized patients. Objective: To evaluate the usefulness of SOFA and qSOFA scale as a predictor of mortality in patients with sepsis hospitalized in the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Good Hope Clinic from January to December 2015. Materials and methods: Retrospective study of adult patients hospitalized in ICU/NICU with sepsis diagnoses. Epidemiological, clinical, and laboratory data were collected to apply the SOFA and qSOFA scales. We performed a description of the variables studied, an analysis of the variables, and the scoring systems compared in the ROC curve. Results: The main infectious focus was respiratory (41.5%). The patients died was 28.3%. The variables serum creatinine and lactate were statistically significant with OR = 11.67 (95% CI 2.58-52.85, p

Background: Post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pancreatitis (PEP) has shown constant incidence throughout time, despite advances in endoscopic technology, devices, or personal skills of the operating endoscopists, with prevention and prediction of severity in PEP being constant concerns. Several prospective studies have investigated the role of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) criteria or the quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA) score in the PEP severity assessment. However, there are no clearly defined tools for the prediction of PEP severity. Methods: A total of 403 patients were prospectively monitored 60 days after ERCP for the detection of PEP development. Consequently, we evaluated the lengths of stay, incidence of organic dysfunction, and mortality rates of these patients. The predictive power of the univariate model was evaluated by using the receiver operating characteristic curve and analyzing the area under the curve (AUC). Results: Incidence of PEP was similar to that reported in the majority of trials. The 60-day survival rate of PEP patients reached 82.8%. A qSOFA score ≥ 1 is a very good predictor for organ dysfunction (AUC 0.993, p < 0.0001). SIRS can also be considered a significant predictor for organic dysfunctions in PEP patients (AUC 0.926, p < 0.0001). However, only qSOFA was found to significantly predict mortality in PEP patients (AUC 0.885, p = 0.003), with SIRS criteria showing a much lower predictive power. Neither SIRS nor qSOFA showed any predictive value for the length of stay of PEP patients. Conclusion: Our study offers novel information about severity prediction in PEP patients. Both SIRS criteria and qSOFA showed good predictive value for organic dysfunction, mortality, and hospitalization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

OBJECTIVE: To compare the qSOFA and qCSI scales to predict severity and mortality in patients with COVID-19. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Observational, cross-sectional study of patients hospitalized at the High Specialty Medical Unit No. 71, Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico, for SARS-CoV-2 infection confirmed by RT-PCR, from October to November 2020. Demographic variables, comorbidities, severity of COVID-19 disease, qSOFA and qCSI scales, need for invasive mechanical ventilation, ICU admission, length of hospital stay and mortality were assessed. RESULTS: A total of 166 hospitalized patients (99 women and 67 men; mean age 60 years) were analyzed. The severity of the disease was classified as moderate (3.6%), severe (92.2%) and critical (4.2%) according to the WHO. The qSOFA scale to predict mortality was not discriminant, with an area under the curve of 0.524; sensitivity: 59%, specificity: 51%. While the qCSI scale for severity prediction had an area under the curve of 0.651; sensitivity: 97%, specificity: 29%, and for mortality prediction it had an area under the curve of 0.735; sensitivity: 95%, specificity: 52%. CONCLUSIONS: Statistically significant results were obtained with the qCSI scale with a score ≥ 5 to predict severity and ≥ 7 to predict mortality. These scoring systems could help clinicians design specific interventions to try to decrease mortality in Mexican patients with COVID-19. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this study was to determine if a continuous rate infusion (CRI) of dexmedetomidine decreases vasopressor requirements in septic dogs undergoing surgery. Vital parameters, sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA) score, vasopressor requirement, and 28-day mortality were recorded. Dogs were randomly divided into two groups: a dexmedetomidine (DEX) (1 mcg/kg/h) group and a control group (NaCl), which received an equivalent CRI of NaCl. Dogs were premedicated with fentanyl 5 mcg/kg IV, induced with propofol, and maintained with sevoflurane and a variable rate fentanyl infusion. DEX or NaCl infusions were started 10 min prior to induction. Fluid-responsive hypotensive patients received repeated Ringer’s lactate boluses (2 mL/kg) until stable or they were no longer fluid-responsive. Patients that remained hypotensive following fluid boluses received norepinephrine at a starting dose of 0.05 mcg/kg/min, with increases of 0.05 mcg/kg/min. Rescue adrenaline boluses were administered (0.001 mg/kg) if normotension was not achieved within 30 min of starting norepinephrine. The NaCl group received a significantly higher dose of norepinephrine (0.8, 0.4–2 mcg/kg/min) than the DEX group (0.12, 0–0.86 mcg/kg/min). Mortality was statistically lower in the DEX group (1/10) vs. the NaCl group (5/6). Results of this study suggest that a 1 mcg/kg/h CRI of dexmedetomidine decreases the demand for intraoperative vasopressors and may improve survival in septic dogs.

The normal physiologic changes of pregnancy complicate evaluation for sepsis and subsequent management. Previous sepsis studies have specifically excluded pregnant patients. This narrative review evaluates the presentation, scoring systems for risk stratification, diagnosis, and management of sepsis in pregnancy. Sepsis is potentially fatal, but literature for the evaluation and treatment of this condition in pregnancy is scarce. While the definition and considerations of sepsis have changed with large, randomized controlled trials, pregnancy has consistently been among the exclusion criteria. The two pregnancy-specific sepsis scoring systems, the modified obstetric early warning scoring system (MOEWS) and Sepsis in Obstetrics Score (SOS), present a number of limitations for application in the emergency department (ED) setting. Methods of generation and subsequently limited validation leave significant gaps in identification of septic pregnant patients. Management requires consideration of a variety of sources in the septic pregnant patient. The underlying physiologic nature of pregnancy also highlights the need to individualize resuscitation and critical care efforts in this unique patient population. Pregnant septic patients require specific considerations and treatment goals to provide optimal care for this particular population. Guidelines and scoring systems currently exist, but further studies are required.

Abstract Background The majority of the prognostic scoring tools for peritonitis are impractical in low resource settings because they are complex while others are quite costly. The quick Sepsis-related Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA) score and the Physiologic Indicators for Prognosis in Abdominal Sepsis (PIPAS) severity score are two strictly bedside prognostic tools but their predictive ability for mortality of peritonitis is yet to be compared. We compared the predictive ability of the qSOFA criteria and the PIPAS severity score for in-hospital mortality of peritonitis. Method This was a prospective cohort study on consecutive peritonitis cases managed surgically in a tertiary hospital in Uganda between October 2020 to June 2021. PIPAS severity score and qSOFA score were assessed preoperatively for each case and all cases were then followed up intra- and postoperatively until discharge from the hospital, or up to 30 days if the in-hospital stay was prolonged; the outcome of interest was in-hospital mortality. We used Receiver Operating Characteristic curve analysis to assess and compare the predictive abilities of these two tools for peritonitis in-hospital mortality. All tests were 2 sided (p = 2) had sensitivity and specificity of 76.5%, and 93.3% respectively, while the corresponding values for the qSOFA criteria (score > = 2), were 58.8% and 98.3% respectively. Conclusions The in-hospital mortality in this cohort of peritonitis cases was high. The PIPAS severity score tool has a superior predictive ability and higher sensitivity for peritonitis in-hospital mortality than the qSOFA score tool although the latter tool is more specific. We recommend the use of the PIPAS severity score as the initial prognostic tool for peritonitis cases in the emergency department.

Objective: Sepsis is a syndrome of physiologic, pathologic, and biochemical abnormalities that is induced by infection. Sepsis constitutes 5,2% of total hospital and 0,4% of emergency department admissions, and has high mortality rates (as high as 28%). Materials and Methods: In the application to the emergency department, patients' comorbid disorders and demographic information indicated by patients and their relatives; blood pressure, pulsation, body temperature, respiratory rate, white blood cell count, platelet count, bilirubin level, creatinine level, urine output; and GCS score, SIRS criteria, SOFA and qSOFA scores and culture results were saved to the form prepared for the study. Results: 59% of the patients were male and 41% of them were female. Mean age of the patients was 62,25±16,48 years. According to diagnosis, SIRS criteria and SOFA scores had higher sensitivity rate than qSOFA scores. According to the mortality, SOFA score had highest sensitivity and NPV, qSOFA had highest specificity and PPV. SIRS criteria, SOFA and qSOFA scores and mortality rate were examined, there was a moderate positive relationship (r=0.44) only between SOFA scores and mortality rate. Conclusion: As a result it was concluded that usage of qSOFA scores is more optimal in emergency department for giving fast decision. However it was found that the qSOFA scores have low sensitivity for diagnosis and prediction of the mortality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background Procalcitonin (PCT) level is one of known biomarker in septic diagnosis, but limited studies report its benefit in predicting the outcomes of children with sepsis. Neutrophil to lymphocyte (NLR) and mean platelet volume (MPV) are simple biomarkers of inflammation that can be measured in routine hematological examination which role in predicting organ dysfunction remain unclear. Objective To understand the correlations between PCT level, NLR, and MPV, tested in the first day of admission with outcomes of septic children in intensive care unit. Methods This retrospective cohort study obtained the data from medical record of pediatric patients admitted in PICU and HCU. The PCT, NLR, and MPV levels were assessed in the first day of admission. Organ dysfunction was identified using qSOFA score more than 2 points, assessed at the third day of admission. Results Sixty-nine septic children were reviewed. PCT level correlated significantly with qSOFA score (R= 0.639; P=0.000); as well as with mortality (R=0.747; P=0.000). Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve of PCT level had area under curve (AUC) of 0.922 to predict organ dysfunction (cut-off 3.425; sensitivity 95.8%; specificity 52.4%) and AUC of 0.952 to predict mortality (cut-off 21.165; sensitivity 96.4%; specificity 78%). Moreover, NLR correlated significantly with qSOFA (R=0.407; P=0.001), but did not correlate with mortality. The ROC of NLR to predict organ dysfunction was 0.829 (cut-off 3.52; sensitivity 87.5%; specificity 66.7%). There was no correlation between MPV with qSOFA score neither with mortality. Linear regression test showed that PCT level and NLR simultaneously had correlated with qSOFA score (R=0.696; P= 0.000) and mortality (R=0.748; P=0.000). Meanwhile, PCT and MPV simultaneously had correlation with qSOFA score (R=0.688; P=0.000) and mortality (R=0.733; P=0.000). Moreover, NLR and MPV simultaneously had correlation with qSOFA score (R=0.453; P=0.002). All three independent variables (PCT level, NLR, and MPV) simultaneously correlated with qSOFA score (R= 0.744; P=0.000) and mortality (R=0.739; P=0.000). Conclusion There are significant correlations between each, PCT level and NLR with qSOFA score as well as with mortality. There is no correlation between MPV with qSOFA score, neither with mortality. There are significant correlations between PCV level and NLR with or without MPV with qSOFA score as well as with mortality. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract Background Critically-ill Covid-19 patients require extensive resources which can overburden a healthcare system already under strain due to a pandemic. A good disease severity prediction score can help allocate resources to where they are needed most. Objectives We developed a Covid-19 Severity Assessment Score (CoSAS) to predict those patients likely to suffer from mortalities within 28 days of hospital admission. We also compared this score to Quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA) in adults. Methods CoSAS includes the following 10 components: Age, gender, Clinical Frailty Score, number of comorbidities, Ferritin level, D-dimer level, neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio, C-reactive Protein levels, systolic blood pressure and oxygen saturation. Our study was a single center study with data collected via chart review and phone calls. 309 patients were included in the study. Results CoSAS proved to be a good score to predict Covid-19 mortality with an Area under the Curve (AUC) of 0.78. It also proved better than qSOFA (AUC of 0.70). More studies are needed to externally validate CoSAS. Conclusion CoSAS is an accurate score to predict Covid-19 mortality in the Pakistani population.

Abstract Background In older adult patients, bloodstream infections cause significant mortality. However, data on long-term prognosis in very elderly patients are scarce. This study aims to assess 1-year mortality from bacteraemia in very elderly patients. Methods Retrospective cohort study in inpatients aged 80 years or older and suspected of having sepsis. Patients with (n = 336) and without (n = 336) confirmed bacteraemia were matched for age, sex, and date of culture, and their characteristics were compared. All-cause mortality and risk of death were assessed using the adjusted hazard ratio (aHR). Results Compared to controls, cases showed a higher 1-year mortality (34.8% vs. 45.2%) and mortality rate (0.46 vs. 0.69 deaths per person-year). Multivariable analysis showed significant risk of 1-year mortality in patients with bacteraemia (aHR: 1.31, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.03–1.67), quick Sepsis Related Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA) score of 2 or more (aHR: 2.71, 95% CI 2.05–3.57), and age of 90 years or older (aHR 1.53, 95% CI 1.17–1.99). Conclusions In elderly patients suspected of sepsis, bacteraemia is associated with a poor prognosis and higher long-term mortality. Other factors related to excess mortality were age over 90 years and a qSOFA score of 2 or more.

Pungkava Sricharoen, Chaithawat Chueluecha, Chaiyaporn Yuksen, Chetsadakon Jenpanitpong Department of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, ThailandCorrespondence: Chaiyaporn YuksenDepartment of Emergency Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand, Email Chaipool0634@hotmail.comBackground: Sepsis causes high mortality in vulnerable groups such as hematologic malignancy (HM) patients. There are various early warning scores of sepsis, eg, qSOFA, SOFA, and Ramathibodi Early Warning Score (REWS). This study aimed to compare REWS, qSOFA, and SOFA in predicting severe complications in hematologic malignancy patients visiting ED.Methods: The study was conducted as a retrospective cohort study at the ED of Ramathibodi Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand. Adult HM patients suspected of sepsis and have visited ED between March 2016 and December 2019.Results: Among 124 patients in our cohort, 51 (41%) had serious complication in ED and 20 (16%) died within 28 days after admission. The AUROCs of SOFA and qSOFA indicate significantly higher predicting in serious complication in ED than REWS (SOFA, 0.81 [95% CI, 0.73– 0.89], qSOFA, 0.73 [95% CI, 0.65– 0.81], REWS, 0.62 [95% CI, 0.52– 0.72] p=0.004) while the predicting in 28-day mortality is not statistically significantly different (SOFA, 0.73 [95% CI, 0.60– 0.85], qSOFA, 0.69 [95% CI, 0.58– 0.80], REWS, 0.60 [95% CI, 0.44– 0.75] p=0.25).Conclusion: The SOFA score is highest in predicting severe complications among hematologic malignancy patients.Keywords: sepsis, qSOFA, SOFA, early warning score, hematologic malignancy

Introduction: Early identification of sepsis significantly improves outcomes, suggesting a role for prehospital screening. An end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) value ≤ 25 mmHg predicts mortality and severe sepsis when used as part of a prehospital screening tool. Recently, the Quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA) score was also derived as a tool for predicting poor outcomes in potentially septic patients.  Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study among patients transported by emergency medical services to compare the use of ETCO2 ≤ 25 mmHg with qSOFA score of ≥ 2 as a predictor of mortality or diagnosis of severe sepsis in prehospital patients with suspected sepsis.  Results: By comparison of receiver operator characteristic curves, ETCO2 had a higher discriminatory power to predict mortality, sepsis, and severe sepsis than qSOFA.  Conclusion: Both non-invasive measures were easily obtainable by prehospital personnel, with ETCO2 performing slightly better as an outcome predictor.

Objective: The aim of this study is to determine whether the addition of decade and gender to quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA) is superior to qSOFA alone in predicting the mortality of sepsis patients presented to our emergency department. Methods: We included 300 sepsis patients in our study. The gender with higher mortality received 1 more point. We added the qSOFA score and decade to this value and compared qSOFA and the new scoring system to predict mortality. Furthermore, we determined a cutoff value for age to systolic blood pressure to predict mortality. Results: Forty-six percentages of our patients were female, and 54% were male. Patients in their 80s (34%) and 90s (26%) comprised the majority of the study group. Mortality rates were higher in males when compared with females. Mortality rate was positively related with age and systolic blood pressure. The cutoff value for age and systolic blood pressure was 0.71 (AUC: 0.799, CI: 0.750-0.848, p=0.00). Patients were at higher risk for mortality if their ratio of age to systolic blood pressure was higher than 0.71 (OR: 2.58). We added a decade and one more point to the qSOFA for the male gender and compared this value with the qSOFA score. The new scoring system (qSOFA+decade+male gender +>0.71) (CI: -2.49--1.67) was superior to qSOFA alone to predict (CI: -1.20--0.80) mortality. Conclusion: Age to systolic blood pressure ratio alone can also predict mortality better than qSOFA. The qSOFAm scoring system may be useful in determining the mortality of sepsis patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Febrile neutropenia (FN) is one of the major complications with high mortality rates in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. The Multinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) risk-index score has limited applicability for routine use in the emergency department (ED). This study aimed to develop simplified new nomograms that can predict 28-day mortality and the development of serious medical complications in patients with FN by using a combination of complete blood count (CBC) parameters with quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA). In this retrospective observational study, various models comprising qSOFA score and individual CBC parameters (red cell distribution width, delta neutrophil index, mean platelet volume (MPV)) were evaluated for association with outcomes by a multivariate logistic analysis. Subsequently, nomograms were developed for outcome prediction. The primary outcome was mortality at 28 days from ED presentation; the secondary outcome was the development of serious medical complications. A total of 378 patients were included. Among the CBC parameters, only MPV was significantly associated with 28-day mortality and serious medical complications in patients with FN. The nomogram developed to predict 28-day mortality and serious medical complications showed good discrimination with area under the receiver-operating characteristic curve (AUC) values of 0.729 and 0.862 (95% CI, 0.780–0.943), respectively, which were not different from those of the MASCC score (0.814, 95% CI, 0.705–0.922; p =.07 and 0.921, 95% CI, 0.863–0.979; p =.11, respectively) in the validation set. The calibration of both nomograms demonstrated good agreement in the validation set. In this study, a novel prognostic nomogram using qSOFA score and MPV to identify cancer patients with FN with high risk of 28-day mortality and serious medical complications was verified and validated. Prompt management of fatal complications of FN can be possible through early prediction of poor outcomes with these new nomograms. Among the evaluated CBC parameters, only mean platelet volume was associated with 28-day mortality and serious medical complications in cancer patients with febrile neutropenia. A novel and rapid prognostic nomogram was developed using quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score and mean platelet volume to identify cancer patients with febrile neutropenia having high risk of 28-day mortality and serious medical complications. The nomogram developed to predict 28-day mortality and serious medical complications in patients with febrile neutropenia showed good discrimination and provides rapid patient evaluation that is especially applicable in the emergency department. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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