Frequency of alterations in qSOFA, SIRS, MEWS and NEWS scores during the emergency department stay in infectious patients: a prospective study

Abstract Background For emergency department (ED) patients with suspected infection, a vital sign-based clinical rule is often calculated shortly after the patient arrives. The clinical rule score (normal or abnormal) provides information about diagnosis and/or prognosis. Since vital signs vary over...

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Main Authors: Gideon H. P. Latten, Judith Polak, Audrey H. H. Merry, Jean W. M. Muris, Jan C. Ter Maaten, Tycho J. Olgers, Jochen W. L. Cals, Patricia M. Stassen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-11-01
Series:International Journal of Emergency Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-021-00388-z