qSOFA
Bedside screen for poor outcome in suspected infection outside the ICU.
Inputs
Respiratory rate 22 or higher
Altered mentation
Systolic BP 100 or lower
Worked calculation
Your values are highlighted.
- Points
When to use
- Suspected infection outside the ICU.
Pearls and pitfalls
- The 2021 Surviving Sepsis Campaign advises against qSOFA alone as a screening tool.
Why use
Quick prognostic flag.
| Criterion | Points |
|---|---|
| Respiratory rate 22 or higher | +1 |
| Altered mentation | +1 |
| Systolic BP 100 or lower | +1 |
A positive qSOFA should prompt assessment for organ dysfunction; it does not define sepsis.