What are the most effective initial diagnostic criteria for identifying sepsis in adult emergency department patients?
Abstract
Diagnostic criteria for sepsis in adult ED patients often involve a combination of scoring systems like NEWS2 and qSOFA, as well as biomarkers such as procalcitonin. Comprehensive diagnostic approaches integrating clinical judgment and sepsis alert systems offer more reliable identification.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
Inflammation biomarkers and pathways
Emergency and Acute Care Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 12 February 2026
- Language
- EN