Critical care

qSOFA

Quick bedside screen for poor outcome in suspected infection.

Respiratory rate ≥ 22 /min

Altered mentation (GCS < 15)

Systolic BP ≤ 100 mmHg

qSOFA score

Lower risk

qSOFA < 2: continue to monitor; does not exclude sepsis.

Educational decision-support only — not a substitute for clinical judgement or your institutional protocol. Verify against primary guidelines before acting.