Altered Mental Status (GCS <15)

Confusion, disorientation, or decreased consciousness

Respiratory Rate ≥22/min

Tachypnea

Systolic BP <100 mmHg

Hypotension

qSOFA Score (0-3)

📊 Interpretation

💡 Clinical Notes

•qSOFA ≥2: High risk for sepsis, poor outcomes
•Use as bedside screening tool
•Not for diagnosis of sepsis alone
•If positive, evaluate for organ dysfunction (SOFA)
•Obtain lactate, blood cultures, start antibiotics

📚 Evidence & Guidelines Class I Recommendation

★★★★★ (2016)

Citation: Singer M, Deutschman CS, Seymour CW, et al. The Third International Consensus Definitions for Sepsis and Septic Shock (Sepsis-3). JAMA. 2016;315(8):801-810.

Guideline: Surviving Sepsis Campaign 2021

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For sepsis screening only. Full clinical assessment required.

🚨 qSOFA Score

📊 Interpretation

💡 Clinical Notes