External validation of the Phoenix Sepsis Score in Singapore: a retrospective cohort study

Archives of Disease in Childhood 2026

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Authors: Shu‐Ling Chong, Althea Qian Wei Lim, Qian Wen Sng, Angela Hui Ping Kirk, Tuong Minh Nguyen, Chia Yin Chong, Kai-Qian Kam, Gene Yong-Kwang Ong, Jan Hau Lee
DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2025-329598
Cited by: 1
References: 21

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The Phoenix Sepsis Score (PSS) was derived and validated in 10 healthcare systems internationally. We sought to perform an external validation of the PSS among children with suspected infection in a high-resource country in Asia. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. SETTING: A tertiary paediatric hospital in Singapore, between 1 January 2020 and 31 December 2024. PATIENTS: Children

Fields of Study & Subjects

Neonatal and Maternal Infections Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment

Publication details

Journal / source
Archives of Disease in Childhood
Publisher
BMJ
Volume
111
Issue
7
Pages
625–630
Publication date
27 February 2026
Language
EN