qSOFA Calculator
Quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment - bedside screening tool for identifying patients at risk of poor outcomes from sepsis.
qSOFA Score
0/3
Low qSOFA score does not rule out sepsis. Clinical judgement remains essential.
When to use qSOFA
Use qSOFA as a bedside screening tool for patients with suspected infection outside the ICU. It identifies patients who may have sepsis and are at higher risk of poor outcome. It does not require laboratory tests, making it suitable for rapid bedside assessment.
How to interpret
- Score 0: Low qSOFA - sepsis not excluded; use clinical judgement
- Score 1: One criterion present - monitor closely, reassess if deterioration
- Score 2-3: High risk of poor outcome - consider sepsis, escalate care, request senior review
Clinical context
qSOFA is a screening tool, not a diagnostic test for sepsis. A low score does not rule out sepsis. The Sepsis-3 definition recommends using qSOFA in conjunction with clinical assessment and, where available, SOFA scoring. NHS Sepsis Trust guidelines and the Sepsis Six bundle should be followed alongside qSOFA assessment.
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