Implementation of a qSOFA Score in the Emergency Department

Impact of the Implementation of a qSOFA Score on the Care of Adult Patients Referred to the Emergency Department for Suspected Infection

The Quick-SOFA score (qSOFA), identifies septic patients with a mortality risk higher than 10%. In our study all adult patients coming to the emergency for suspected infection are screened according to the qSOFA score on arrival. If qSOFA ≥ 2, the patient should be referred to emergency vital room, if the score <2, the patient will be in the box. The objectives are : 1) to evaluate the mortality at 28 days with the orientation, 2) to compare support time of medical contact and initiation of antibiotics according to the orientation in the emergency department.

Inclusion Criteria:

• body temperature below 36 °C or above 38 °C
• require hospitalization

Exclusion Criteria:

• hospital transfer,
• patients with pre hospital care
• language barrier,
• refusal to participate