Comparison of the Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) and Quick SOFA Scores in Predicting in-Hospital Mortality among Adult Critical Care Patients with Suspected Infection

Abstract

Sepsis is global health priority and the leading cause of death in critical care. The SEPSIS 3 criteria introduced in 2016 is the latest tool in diagnosing sepsis. It uses SOFA and qSOFA scores in place of the SIRS criteria for better ability to predict mortality in patients with suspected infections. The performance of these scores in critical care units outside high-income countries remains largely unknown.