SOFA summarizes dysfunction across six organ-system assessments.
SOFA summarizes dysfunction across six organ-system assessments.
| Input | What it means |
|---|---|
| Respiratory system: PaO2/FiO2 | Use the observed finding or laboratory value for this criterion, following the definition shown in the form. |
| Coagulation: Platelets | Use the observed finding or laboratory value for this criterion, following the definition shown in the form. |
| Liver: Bilirubin | Use the observed finding or laboratory value for this criterion, following the definition shown in the form. |
| Cardiovascular system | Use the observed finding or laboratory value for this criterion, following the definition shown in the form. |
| Central nervous system: Glasgow Coma Scale score | Use the observed finding or laboratory value for this criterion, following the definition shown in the form. |
| Kidneys: Creatinine lv / Urine output | The laboratory creatinine concentration; mg/dL and µmol/L need different numeric values. |
Subscores 1, 0, 2, 0, 1 and 0 give a total of 4.
Use the calculation to make the method and its inputs easier to check with a healthcare professional. Its meaning depends on the clinical setting and on whether the underlying method is appropriate for that person.
No. It describes a calculation or score from the supplied information. A qualified clinician must check the measurements, the method’s applicability and the wider clinical picture.
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