Table 8 Performance of scores in the high risk patients
From: A comparison of predictors for mortality and bacteraemia in patients suspected of infection
Score | High risk (%) | Bact. rate μ ± sd (%) | Mortality μ ± sd (%) | Cost per positive dfbPCR (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SF | 10.0 | 25.3 ± 3.2 | 24.2 ± 3.2 | 502 |
NEWS > 8 | 8.1 | 20.0 ± 5.7 | 34.0 ± 6.7 | 635 |
SOFA > 4 | 10.5 | 13.3 ± 5.1 | 28.9 ± 6.8 | 952 |
MEDS > 7 | 10.9 | 11.2 ± 2.6 | 20.3 ± 3.4 | 1135 |
qSOFA > 1 | 7.7 | 19.7 ± 4.7 | 32.4 ± 5.6 | 644 |
SIRS > 2 | 19.7 | 15.3 ± 2.5 | 13.4 ± 2.4 | 829 |
SDR > 4 | 10.0 | 28.6 ± 4.3 | 13.4 ± 3.2 | 444 |
None | 10.0 | 8.7 ± 2.1 | 10.5 ± 2.3 | 1469 |