Abstract

Nalini Rajapandian* and Karthick R.

ABSTRACT

Aims And Objectives - Sepsis is a fatal syndrome induced by infection and associated with mortality up to 40%. The barrier for early intervention of sepsis is lack of diagnostic tools. qSOFA was developed to have simple scoring system with few variables that are associated with greater predictive ability. The objective of the study is to evaluate the early detection of septic shock in patients admitted in intensive care unit using risk score for early prompt management to prevent mortality. Materials and Methods: Prospective observational study for a period of one month was conducted in intensive care unit. qSOFA parameters like respiratory rate, systolic blood pressure, mental status were assessed and risk score was calculated. Data collected were statistically analysed using descriptive statistics and expressed in percentage. Results: A total of 51 patients were examined for qSOFA risk score admitted in intensive care unit. The study population consist of 65% males and 35% females. Patients at low risk for septic shock were 26% and patients with high risk for septic shock were 37%. Conclusion: Sepsis and septic shock remains a major health problem with worse prognosis. Early detection and prompt appropriate treatment increases the chance of survival.