π How Sepsis Scoring Works
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition caused by the body's extreme response to infection.
Early detection is criticalβmortality increases 7.6% for every hour treatment is delayed.
This demo shows two clinical scoring systems:
qSOFA (Quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment): A bedside screening tool.
Score β₯2 indicates high risk and triggers more comprehensive assessment. Sensitivity ~65%, Specificity ~80%.
SIRS (Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome): Identifies systemic inflammation.
β₯2 criteria suggests SIRS, which combined with infection = sepsis. More sensitive but less specific than qSOFA.
Color Coding: Green = Normal range, Yellow = Warning threshold, Red = Critical threshold.
The algorithm automatically flags abnormal values, reducing cognitive load on clinicians.
Clinical Workflow: In EMR systems, these scores calculate automatically from vital signs.
High scores trigger alerts to nursing staff and physicians, initiate sepsis protocols (blood cultures, antibiotics, fluids),
and activate rapid response teams.