qSOFA Score Calculator
Calculate quick SOFA (qSOFA) score to identify patients with suspected infection who are at high risk for poor outcomes.
qSOFA Criteria
breaths/min
Threshold: β₯22 breaths/min
mmHg
Threshold: β€100 mmHg
qSOFA Score
0 / 3
Low Risk
πqSOFA Score
0/3
πMortality Risk
Baseline
βCriteria Met
0 of 3
π¬Sepsis Screen
Negative
Recommendation
Continue standard care, but remain vigilant for clinical deterioration.
Clinical Notes
- qSOFA β₯2 is associated with 3-14x increased mortality
- Designed for use outside the ICU
- For ICU patients, use full SOFA score
- Does not require lab values
qSOFA Interpretation
Criteria
- Respiratory rate β₯22/min
- Altered mental status (GCS <15)
- Systolic BP β€100 mmHg
When to Use
- Suspected infection outside ICU
- Bedside screening tool
- β₯2 points suggests high risk
- Serial assessments valuable