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ArticleMaedica2024

Balancing Precision and Practicality: SOFA

Laura Diaconu, Florentina Musat, Daniel Ion, Dan Nicolae Paduraru, Alexandra Bolocan, Ovidiu Lucian Bajenaru, Catalina Raluca Nuta, Alexandru Constantinescu, Octavian Andronic

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Article in Maedica, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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9 authors.

Laura Diaconu"Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania.
Florentina Musat"Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania.
Daniel Ion"Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania.
Dan Nicolae Paduraru"Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania.
Alexandra Bolocan"Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania.
Ovidiu Lucian Bajenaru"Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania.
Catalina Raluca Nuta"Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania.
Alexandru Constantinescu"Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania.
Octavian Andronic"Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania.

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Abstract

Sepsis is a complex and multifaceted condition that remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA) and quick sequential organ failure assessment (qSOFA) scores are widely used to predict sepsis outcomes, but their utility varies depending on the clinical setting. This narrative review compares the predictive validity, sensitivity and specificity of SOFA and qSOFA, as well as other markers such as serum lactate and SIRS, across different healthcare environments. We conducted a comprehensive literature search of articles published over the last 10 years, focusing on studies that provided full-text access. Our analysis highlights the superior predictive performance of SOFA within intensive care units and the practical advantages of qSOFA in emergency departments. Additionally, this study examines the limitations of these scores and discusses the impact of the 2016 Sepsis-3 definition changes. By synthesizing data from diverse studies, we aimed to provide a thorough understanding of the current landscape of sepsis diagnosis and management, offering insights into how these tools can be optimized to improve patient outcomes.

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PMID39974437
PMCPMC11834853

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