Table 7 Performance of scores in the low risk patients
From: A comparison of predictors for mortality and bacteraemia in patients suspected of infection
Score | Low risk (%) | Bact. rate μ ± sd (%) | Mortality μ ± sd (%) | Cost per positive blood culture (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SF | 33.0 | 1.67 ± 0.52 | 4.2 ± 0.8 | 1976 |
NEWS < 3 | 35.2 | 3.23 ± 1.20 | 2.8 ± 1.1 | 1023 |
SOFA < 1 | 29.0 | 2.42 ± 1.38 | 2.4 ± 1.4 | 1364 |
MEDS < 3 | 28.9 | 6.30 ± 1.27 | 2.5 ± 0.8 | 524 |
qSOFA < 1 | 59.3 | 6.22 ± 1.03 | 4.8 ± 0.9 | 531 |
SDR < 2 | 34.4 | 2.86 ± 0.85 | 6.5 ± 1.3 | 1158 |
SIRS < 2 | 44.9 | 5.45 ± 1.04 | 8.0 ± 1.2 | 605 |
Nonea | 33.0 | 8.65 ± 1.15 | 10.5 ± 1.3 | 382 |