qSOFA Score
One point each: respiratory rate ≥22/min, altered mentation, systolic BP ≤100 mmHg (max 3).
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How it works
qSOFA summarizes three bedside variables associated with worse outcome among patients with suspected infection outside the ICU.
Limits
Does not replace SIRS/qSOFA–Sepsis-3 controversies, lactate, or organ-support decisions. Pediatric cutoffs differ.
Educational tool only—not for diagnosis or treatment decisions.